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NCT02052284 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Application of Sterile Water to the Skin of Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Infants
A NA study, sponsored by George Washington University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30
- Enrollment target
NCT02052284 is a NA study that has completed, run by George Washington University. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants.
The verdict
NCT02052284, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by George Washington University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Extremely low birth weight infants have significant water loss through their skin immediately after birth. This significant fluid loss is because they have large amounts of fluids, have immature skin and large surface area. Loss of fluids is associated with many complications. The investigators hypothesize that application of sterile water to the skin of these infants is associated with decreased fluid requirements in the first week of life , improve skin integrity and decrease some complications of prematurity.
Interventions
- OTHER Sterile water application
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02052284
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02052284 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is George Washington University, which has 133 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Sterile water application is the first listed.
NCT02052284 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02052284 about?
NCT02052284 is a clinical study titled "The Application of Sterile Water to the Skin of Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Infants". Extremely low birth weight infants have significant water loss through their skin immediately after birth. This significant fluid loss is because they have large amounts of fluids, have immature skin and large surface area. Loss of fluids is associated with many complications. The investigators hypo...
What is the current status of trial NCT02052284?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2014-01. Estimated completion is 2017-12-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02052284?
The interventions under investigation include: Sterile water application (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02052284?
This trial is sponsored by George Washington University, which has 133 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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