Can skipping alcohol on a Newborn's cord prevent infection just as well?

NCT ID NCT07728058

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two approaches to umbilical cord care in healthy newborns: cleaning with alcohol versus simply keeping the cord clean and dry. Researchers want to see whether natural drying leads to fewer infections, faster cord separation, and lower costs. About 210 mother-baby pairs will take part, with results helping guide routine newborn care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: routine alcohol-based umbilical cord care versus natural dry cord care without antiseptics
What this could lead to: If natural drying proves as safe as alcohol care, it could simplify newborn care and reduce costs.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center trial with 210 babies, so results may not apply everywhere. Natural drying might increase infection risk in some settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

omphalitis prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NEWBORN UMBILICAL CORD INFECTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital
RECRUITING

New Taipei City, Taiwan, 236, Taiwan

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