Open label Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing postnatal Weight Loss in Preterm Neonates (28-33+6 weeks ) With and Without Topical Coconut Oil Application During the First 10 Days of Life
试验速览
- 阶段
- 2/3 期
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 124
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
The primary objective is to To determine the difference in the mean gram weight loss during the first 10 days of life between the coconut oil application group and the no oil application group in preterm neonates 28-33+6 weeks gestational age.
In this study, Parachute coconut oil will be applied once a day 2 ml/kg will be taken and will be applied over baby without massage from face below without scalp after sponging.
Baby will receive oil application from admission within 6 hours till discharge.
A low budget study that can significantly impact the weight loss trend in VLBW newborns and hence will be very useful to reduce morbidity and , mortality in low income countries and SNCU’s of rural and sub-urban settings.
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研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 1.00 Day(s) 至 10.00 Day(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •All neonates between 28 to 33 weeks 6 days of gestational age , admitted at less than or at 6 Hour of life.
排除标准
- •Major life- threatening congenital malformations, major chromosomal anomalies Contraindication to massage like dislocations, fractures.
- •Fetal hydrops Congenital diseases of skin associated with skin breach or denudation of skin precluding oil application Neonates with pre-existing skin infection.
- •Parents who refuse to give consent.
研究者
Dr Kasula Prathyush Reddy
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College, Pune