At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Singleton pregnancy
- ✓Presenting for anatomy or growth ultrasound
- ✓Assigned to pre-determined ultrasound suite with consistent ultrasound machine
- ✕Allergy to coconut
- ✕Active inflammatory dermatologic conditions (dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis)
- ✕Multiple gestation pregnancy
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A Randomized Trial Evaluating Coconut Oil as an Alternative to Commercial Ultrasound Gel in Obstetrical Ultrasounds
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Coconut Oil and Commercial Ultrasound Gel for Pregnancy, High Risk. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the use of coconut oil with commercial ultrasound gel for obstetrical ultrasounds. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. To evaluate the quality of ultrasound images obtained using coconut oil compared with commercial ultrasound gel. 2. To access patient acceptability of coconut oil as compared to commercial ultrasound gel. Participants will: 1. Allow a total of 6 study images to be obtained; 3 using coconut oil and 3 with commercial ultrasound gel. 2. Fill out a 10-question, 5-point Likert scale survey following their ultrasound with both coupling mediums to compare acceptability.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Coconut oil was applied to the patients' abdomen during the ultrasound to serve as a conducting medium. When applied topically, coconut oil is not absorbed systemically by the subject and will not affect the fetus. There are no studies showing a potential risk of the use of topical coconut oil in pregnancy. Subjects with a coconut allergy will be excluded from this study due to risk of allergic reaction.
Room-temperature Aquasonic 100 (Parker Laboratories, Inc., Fairfield, NJ) applied to patients' abdomen during the ultrasound to serve an another conducting medium.