Plastic bag trick may protect tiny babies from dangerous chills

NCT ID NCT02798926

First seen Jun 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether wrapping premature babies in a polyethylene bag during central line placement helps prevent dangerous drops in body temperature. The procedure can take 30 minutes to 2 hours, and opening the incubator causes heat loss. 63 premature infants (32 weeks or less) were enrolled to see if the bag keeps them warmer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Amiens

    Amiens, 80054, France

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypothermia

As listed by the trial registrant

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