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Wrapping preterm babies at birth in plastic bags to prevent hypothermia

Effect of polyethylene occlusive skin wrapping on heat loss in preterm infants (less than 34 weeks) at delivery.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2015/02/005520
Enrollment
150
Registered
2015-02-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- preterm newborns (less than 34 weeks gestation)

Interventions

Intervention1: Wrapping in occlusive polythene wrapping: Preterms less than 34 weeks were wrapped in occlusive polythene wrapping for 1 hour after birth and given standard conventional care. Intervent

Sponsors

Dr Somashekhar Nimbalkar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Preterm new born babies less than 34 weeks delivered at Shree Krishna hospital

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Babies with major congenital anomalies

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Whether wrapping preterms less than 34 weeks in occlusive polythene wrapping decreases incidence of hypothermia in first 24 hours of lifeTimepoint: 24 hours—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Whether requirement of ventilatory support is related to wrapping preterms in occlusive polythene wrappingTimepoint: 24 hours—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Somashekhar Nimbalkar

Pramukhswami Medical College

somu_somu@yahoo.com09825087842

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026