Can a village health program cut newborn deaths? large trial in cambodia seeks answers

NCT ID NCT04663620

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a comprehensive neonatal healthcare package called the Saving Babies' Lives Programme in rural Cambodia. Over 24,000 participants were involved across villages and hospitals. The goal was to see if training healthcare workers and supporting community volunteers could reduce newborn deaths and create a model that could be used in other low-resource areas.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Saving Babies Lives Programme (training and community health worker support)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a proven, scalable blueprint to reduce newborn deaths in low-resource settings.

What could go wrong

This is a completed implementation study, not a drug trial. Results may not generalize to other regions or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Perinatal Death

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Angkor Hospital for Children

    Siem Reap, Cambodia