FindTrial
Sign In

Evaluation of the wrapping cloth around head as an intervention to prevent unplanned removal of endotracheal tube in newborn participants.

Efficacy of Sunflower Technique versus Conventional Care in Reducing Risk of Unplanned Extubation in Newborns : A Randomized Cross-over Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/11/077068
Enrollment
30
Registered
2024-11-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-12-09

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: J80- Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Interventions

Intervention1: Sunflower technique: A cloth is wrapped around the head of a newborn who is intubated so that the newborns hand does not touch or pull the endotracheal tube. Control Intervention1: No i

Sponsors

Bhaikaka University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Any neonate requiring endotracheal intubation and invasive mechanical ventilator support will included in this study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Neonates requiring tracheostomy, chemically paralyzed newborns and neonates having major congenital malformations will be excluded

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The primary outcomes will be the number of times the neonate attempts to grab and touch the endotracheal tube during each session.Timepoint: Hourly during first week of intubation—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The secondary outcome will be the number of interventions by healthcare professionals to prevent unintended extubation during the on & off sunflower technique sessions.Timepoint: hourly during the first week of intubation—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDipen V Patel

Bhaikaka University

drrohanmodi21@gmail.com8160684341

Outcome results

None listed

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