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To establish the normal skin pH and moisture content values in babies born prematurely i.e between 6-8months of pregnancy by using hand held devices from the day of birth till discharge of babies.

Normative skin pH and moisture content in babies born between 26 to 32 weeks of gestation till discharge - An observational study - Preterm skin pH and moisture values

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/06/053357
Enrollment
100
Registered
2023-06-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-06-26

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: R238- Other skin changes

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

S Harinie
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Preterm neonates 26-32 weeks of gestation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Preterm neonates 26-32 weeks of gestation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To measure the skin pH and moisture content values in preterm neonates between 26 to 32 weeks of gestation till dischargeTimepoint: pH and moisture content values will be measured twice daily from (DAY OF LIFE 1 TO DAY OF LIFE 28)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To study the comorbidities in the babies included in the study To find out the association between skin pH,moisture content and development of various morbidities To find out the change in microbiome pattern in the first week of lifeTimepoint: 48hours again at 1 week—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactUsha Devi

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute

dr.ushaa@gmail.com9962653294

Outcome results

None listed

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