Reduce heatloss in late preterms: Heated matress versus warm cot. What is the effect on body temperature and blood glucose level?

What is the effect of using either a heated matress or a warm cot on body temperature of late preterms (gestational age between 34 and 36 6/7 weeks) admitted to the neonatology unit at Amphia Hospital Breda in The Netherlands in the first 48 hours and what is the effect on glucose metabolism in the first 24 hours and does it influence weight development and hospital stay?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON28481

Enrollment

Registered

2011-09-26

Start date

2011-10-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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

Conditions

hypothermia hypoglycemia, late preterms hypothermie, hypoglycemie, randprematuren

Interventions

Randomisation between warm cot and gel-heated matresses in the first 48 hours after birth. The cot is preheated with two hot water bottles. The initial temperature of the gel-heated matress is 37.8 de

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Late preterm (34 0/7-36 6/7), birthweight>2000 gram; 2. Nursery at neonatal unit; 3. Informed consent from parents.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. CPAP or mechanical respiration; 2. Asphyxia; 3. Skin lesion.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Difference between two rectal temperature measurements; 2. Blood glucose levels.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Hospital stay; 2. Weight development.	—

Contacts

Public ContactI. Geest, van

p.90157

igeest@amphia.nl

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)