Status:
UNKNOWN
Hypothermia Prevention in Low Birthweight and Preterm Infants
Lead Sponsor:
University of South Carolina
Collaborating Sponsors:
Centre for Learning and Childhood Development - Ghana
Ghana Health Services
Conditions:
Neonatal Hypothermia
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 28 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Preterm birth complications are the leading cause of neonatal mortality and account for over one million neonatal deaths annually. About 12% of babies are born before 37 weeks of gestation, and are at...
Detailed Description
This study will evaluate the effect of the bracelet on KMC practices and neonatal health outcomes in LBW infants using a randomized controlled trial. Infants currently being treated in the KMC or neon...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Currently being treated in the KMC or neonatal ward at one of the participating hospitals
- Age\<28 days
- Weight \<2,500 grams at birth
- Clinically stable
- Mother is available, willing and able to provide consent
Exclusion
- Clinically unstable
- Twin or multiple birth
- Ineligible to initiate KMC
- Mother \<18 years of age
- Residence outside health facility catchment area or intention to relocate during the four weeks following discharge
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
380 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04364204
Start Date
January 1 2022
End Date
December 31 2022
Last Update
October 5 2021
Active Locations (6)
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1
Achimota General Hospital
Accra, Ghana
2
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Accra, Ghana
3
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra, Ghana
4
Princess Marie Luis Children's Hospital
Accra, Ghana