An effectiveness evaluation of the Embrace Infant Warmer

An effectiveness evaluation of the Embrace Infant Warmer: observational study of demand and effectiveness

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN19875148

Enrollment

2550

Registered

2012-02-16

Start date

2012-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-07-03

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Conditions

Maternal and child health Not Applicable

Interventions

The association between price and adoption decisions will be evaluated as well as any subsequent associations with health outcomes and medical expenditures of the Embrace Infant Warmer in rural Karnat

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Mothers who have given birth to children in Karnataka, India 2. Health providers in rural Karnataka

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Diffusion of the Embrace warmer through professional/social networks 2. Responsiveness of patient demand to improvements in clinical quality 3. Responsiveness of provider effort to improvements in medical technology 4. Changes in newborn warmth practices in response to the warmer 5. Price responsiveness among maternity care providers	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
No secondary outcome measures	—

Countries

India

Outcome results

None listed

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