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.

Diaper Rash

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Midyat State Hospital

    Midyat, Mardin, 47500, Turkey (Türkiye)