Effect of coconut oil versus petroleum jelly on prevention on diaper rash
Phase 1
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Diaper dermatitis,
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2020/05/025256
- Lead Sponsor
- National Institute of Nursing Education
- Brief Summary
Diaper rash is frequently encountered problem in infancy. One of the important measures for prevention of diaper dermatitis is use of moisturizing agents like petroleum gel. In India, Coconut oil is commonly used for body massage as well as for moistening the perineal area. Although, it is considered to be useful for prevention of diaper dermatitis, but its efficacy is not tested for this entity. We aim to compare its efficacy with petroleum jelly (Vaseline) for prevention of diaper dermatitis in infants less than 6 months old.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 150
Inclusion Criteria
- Gestational age more than or equal to 34 weeks 2.
- Hemodynamically stable 3.Willing for follow-up at 6 weeks in postnatal clinic.
Exclusion Criteria
- Pre -existing diaper dermatitis at the time of enrollment 2.
- Any known congenital skin disease 3.
- Post perineal surgery patient 4.
- Parents not giving consent 5.
- Parents not willing to follow up in postnatal clinic for vaccination at 6 weeks of post-natal age.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Diaper dermatitis at 6 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Efficacy of topical coconut oil as compared with Vaseline for prevention of moderate to severe diaper dermatitis Prevalence of diaper dermatitis among the enrolled infants
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
🇮🇳Chandigarh, CHANDIGARH, India
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research🇮🇳Chandigarh, CHANDIGARH, IndiaAmandeep Kaur WaliaPrincipal investigator7888396370amandeepsaini.1987@gmail.com