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N/ACompleted· 60 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Chlorhexidine +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Does Skin Cleansing With Chlorhexidine Affect Skin Condition, Temperature and Colonization in Hospitalized Preterm Low Birth Weight Infants?: A Randomized Clinical Trial

All India Institute of Medical Sciences·interventional·Posted Jul 28, 2009·Updated Jun 25, 2018

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Chlorhexidine and Normal saline for Neonatal Sepsis and Low Birth Weight. Completed, enrolled 60 participants.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine if single skin cleansing with 0.25% chlorhexidine affects skin condition, temperature, and bacterial colonization in stable preterm (28-36 weeks gestational age) low birth weight (1001-2000 g) infants admitted in a health facility.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsNeonatal Sepsis, Low Birth Weight
Countries--
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
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First PostedJul 28, 2009
Enrollment StartAug 1, 2005
Primary CompletionFeb 1, 2006
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 6 monthsPosted 16.9 years ago

Interventions

Chlorhexidinedrug

Baby wipes containing 0.25% free chlorhexidine (equivalent to 0.44% chlorhexidine digluconate)

Normal salinedrug

Cleansing the skin (except the face)with baby wipes containing normal saline