Kitchen oils may shield babies from diaper rash
NCT ID NCT07517003
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether applying sunflower oil or olive oil to the diaper area could prevent diaper rash in hospitalized infants receiving antibiotics. 150 infants aged 0-24 months were assigned to receive sunflower oil, olive oil, or routine care after each diaper change. Researchers tracked diaper rash development over 3-7 days. The goal was to see if these simple oils could reduce rash incidence compared to standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sunflower oil and olive oil
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these natural oils could offer a simple, low-cost way to prevent diaper rash in hospitalized infants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study without a randomized design, so results may not be definitive or widely applicable.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Midyat State Hospital
Midyat, Mardin, 47500, Turkey (Türkiye)
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