Dry Cord Care Versus Alcohol Cord Care in Healthy Newborns (NCT07728058) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Dry Cord Care Versus Alcohol Cord Care in Healthy Newborns
Taiwan210 participantsStarted 2026-07-07
Plain-language summary
Umbilical cord care is an essential component of newborn care, but the optimal method remains controversial. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare routine alcohol cord care with natural dry cord care in healthy newborns. A total of 210 mother-infant dyads will be randomly assigned to either routine alcohol cord care or natural dry cord care. The primary outcome is the incidence of umbilical cord infection. Secondary outcomes include umbilical cord separation time, bacterial colonization, and healthcare resource utilization for umbilical cord care. The findings of this study will provide evidence to support optimal umbilical cord care practices for healthy newborns.
Who can participate
Age range
0 Days – 28 Days
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy neonates with a gestational age of 35 weeks or greater.
* Birth weight of 2,300 g or greater.
* Normal umbilical cord appearance at birth, with no evidence of trauma, infection, or congenital abnormalities of the umbilical cord.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Neonates born to mothers with intrapartum fever (≥38°C), clinical chorioamnionitis, or rupture of membranes for more than 18 hours
* Meconium-stained amniotic fluid.
* Neonates admitted directly to the Newborn Care Center (NBC) or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) after birth.
* Neonates from multiple gestations.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Incidence of Umbilical Cord Infection
Timeframe: From birth through one day after umbilical cord separation