Breast milk application as a natural method for umbilical cord care in Ethiopia

Breast milk application as a natural method for umbilical cord care: a three-arm non-randomized pilot clinical trial in Ethiopia

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202310902873290

Enrollment

Registered

2023-10-13

Start date

2020-03-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-27

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

Conditions

umbilical cord care Paediatrics

Interventions

Own mothers beast milk

Chlorhexidine gel

Dry care

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Singleton and term pregnancy, and uncomplicated newborns

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Newborns with complications such as prematurity, low birth weight, congenital anomaly, born by cesarean section or instrumental delivery, and other complications that could risk the newborn.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Umbilical cord separation time	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Umbilical cord infection/omphalitis, neonatal fever, breathing difficulty, neonatal jaundice, breastfeeding difficulty, and persistent crying	—

Countries

Ethiopia

Contacts

Public ContactGetnet Gedefaw Azeze

Lecturer at Injibara University

gedefawget@gmail.com+251974511882

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 5, 2026