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A comparative study which will use blanket and plastic cover for covering the babies born before 34 weeks of gestation to see which one is more better for maintaining body temperature

Comparison of the effect of plastic cover and blanket on body temperature among the preterm neonates-a randomized clinical trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/09/015626
Enrollment
50
Registered
2018-09-06
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: P84-P84- Other problems with newborn

Interventions

Intervention1: Polyethylene plastic cover: In group 1, polyethylene plastic cover will be used to wrap the babies. Control Intervention1: Blanket: In group 2, woolen blanket will be used to wrap the

Sponsors

Laishram Bindyarani Devi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: babies whose gestational age 28 weeks to 34 weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: babies who are sick, having congenital abnormality

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The study will suggest a more appropriate method for improving body temperature preterm neonatesTimepoint: 3 hours—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Prevent hypothermiaTimepoint: 2-3 hours—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactLaishram Bindyarani Devi

JIPMER, puduchery

vetriselvijipmer1967@gmail.com9894459434

Outcome results

None listed

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