Bath time showdown: which method keeps babies safest?
NCT ID NCT07445139
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how different ways of bathing healthy newborns—immersion, swaddled, or sponge bathing—affect their body temperature, heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels. About 107 full-term babies will take part. The goal is to find the safest bathing method to prevent health risks like hypothermia.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 107 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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May 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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0 to 28 days
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Hospitalized in the Level I Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Sultangazi Haseki Training and Research Hospital * Aged between 0-28 days * 5-minute APGAR score ≥ 7 * Born at term (37-42 weeks of gestation) * Birth weight ≥ 2500 grams * No life-threatening condition * No history of surgical procedures * Stable vital signs within the last 24 hours * Written informed consent obtained from the mother Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of congenital anomalies * Presence of impaired skin integrity or open wounds * Receiving mechanical ventilation or intubated * Withdrawal of consent by the mother
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Locations
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Sultangazi Haseki Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Sultangazi, 34265, Turkey (Türkiye)
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