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Comparing two methods of keeping premature babies warm after birth

Effect of direct incubator transfer versus radiant warmer care during the first 6 hours in infants born at 25 to 29+6 weeks on thermal stability and skin barrier parameters- A randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/113023
Enrollment
90
Registered
2026-06-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: P073- Preterm [premature] newborn [other]

Interventions

Intervention1: Direct incubator transfer: Patients will be transferred directly to incubator upon admission to NICU Control Intervention1: Warmer care: Patients will be given routine warmer care upon

Sponsors

Vishnupriya Baskaran
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inborn preterm neonates born from 25 weeks to 29 plus 6 weeks of gestation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Major congenital malformations, imperforate anus, hydrops fetalis, skin/ ectodermal disorders, neonates receiving comfort care, non- availability of incubator

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the proportion of time the core (rectal) temperature remain within the normothermic range till the first 6 hours of life between the two groups. Timepoint: From birth till 6 hours—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the mean core temperature and mean skin temperature during the first 6 hours of life Timepoint: From birth till 6 hours;To compare the weight loss percentage and serum sodium concentration at 48 hours of life Timepoint: At 48 hours of life;To compare the skin surface pH at admission, 6 hours, and 24 hours of life Timepoint: At admission to NICU, at 6 hours of life, at 24 hours of life;To compare the skin hydration at admission, 6 hours, and 24 hours of life Timepoint: At admission to NICU, at 6 hours of life, at 24 hours of life—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactUsha Devi R

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

dr.ushaa@gmail.com9962653294

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026