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NCT Number: NCT00162747

Topical Therapy for Prevention of Infections in Preterm Infants

The purpose of this study is to determine how to best take care of the skin of preterm infants in order to prevent infections through the skin.

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Key information

Conditions

Skin Diseases Cellulitis Connective Tissue Diseases Infections Inflammation Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Skin Diseases, Infectious Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Suppuration

Age range

7 month–8 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Dhaka Shishu Hospital

Dhaka, Bangladesh

About this study

The skin of babies who are born too early is not mature, which means they are at risk for infections of the skin or in the body. Their skin also become very dry, leading to cracking and breakdown, and this may feel painful or uncomfortable for the infant.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Preterm infants

Exclusion criteria

  • Full-term infant

Treatment and study plan

Aquaphor

Drug

Sunflower Seed Oil

Drug

Primary outcomes

  1. Three weeks after application of the intervention, blood will be drawn from those enrolled in the control group.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Atleast four additional times over the first four weeks of the child's life, the skin will be studied by lightly rubbing the skin with a cotton swab to detect germs on the skin and observing and recording the condition of the baby's skin.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Topical Emollient Therapy for Prevention of Infections in Preterm Infants

Important dates

Study start
2001
Study completion
2005
First posted
Sep 13, 2005
Registry last updated
Sep 13, 2005

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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