Which tape spares baby skin? trial pits water-based against hydrocolloid barrier tapes
NCT ID NCT04802694
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a water-based barrier tape or a hydrocolloid barrier tape better protects the skin of babies aged 4–6 weeks who need a nasogastric tube. Researchers compare skin integrity after removing the tape, aiming to find which product causes less irritation. The trial involves 108 hospitalized infants without existing skin conditions.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- water-based barrier tape or hydrocolloid barrier tape
- What this could lead to
- If water-based barrier tape works better, it could become the standard way to protect baby skin during nasogastric tube use.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 108 babies, so results may not apply to all infants or settings.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Giresun University Women and Children's Hospital
Giresun, Turkey (Türkiye)
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