Investigating the effect of ostrich oil on the healing rate of pressure ulcers in premature babies
Phase 3
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Premature babies with a gestational age of 28 to 32 weeks hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit with pressure ulcers caused by medical procedures..
- Registration Number
- IRCT20220723055528N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
Gestational age 28 to 32 weeks
Hospitalization in one of the NICU departments 1, 2 of Al-Zahra Hospital
The presence of a pressure ulcer that needs treatment (score at least 3 based on the PUSH tool)
The written order of the attending physician to carry out the medication orders
Exclusion Criteria
1. Presence of congenital/autoimmune skin problems such as lupus erythematosus or neonatal ichthyosis
2. Existence of skin sensitivities that cause skin irritation or ointment application, which is medically prohibited.
3. Babies admitted from other centers with previous skin irritations
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The time required for the healing of pressure ulcers in premature babies caused by medical procedures. Timepoint: Examining the rate of wound healing in two groups up to 7 days every 24 hours using the PUSH tool. Method of measurement: Using Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH).
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method