Averting deaths among preterm and low-birth weight neonates using Community Kangaroo Mother Care intervention: A cluster randomized trial

Averting deaths among preterm and low-birth weight neonates using Community Kangaroo Mother Care intervention: A cluster randomized trial in two Nairobi informal settlements (slums)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201607001698226

Enrollment

266

Registered

2016-06-28

Start date

2016-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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

Conditions

Neonatal Diseases prematurity, low birth weight, neonatal mortality

Interventions

Community Health Volunteer-supported kangaroo mother care

Standard counselling on maternal and newborn care by trained Community Health Volunteers

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Prematurity (born before 37 weeks of gestation) 2) Low birth weight (less than 2500 grams) 3) Born to a mother who is usual resident in the surveillance area

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Sick neonate (with danger signs) 2) Neonate not recruited within 7 days after birth

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Neonatal death	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Weight gain;Breastfeeding	—

Countries

Kenya

Contacts

Public ContactPeter Muriuki

Research Assistant

pmuriuki@aphrc.org+254204001000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026