Plastic bag trick to warm preterm babies never tested
NCT ID NCT03141736
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study planned to see if placing preterm babies in a plastic bag during kangaroo mother care (skin-to-skin contact) could prevent hypothermia. It aimed to enroll infants born at 32 to 36 weeks. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data was collected.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
plastic bag
What this could lead to
If it had worked, this could have pointed toward a low-cost way to prevent dangerous cold in preterm babies.
What could go wrong
The trial was withdrawn before it started, so no results exist. Even if run, the approach might not work or could cause overheating.
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