New study aims to keep preterm babies warm by decoding temperature patterns
NCT ID NCT07176364
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 300 preterm newborns receiving breathing support in the neonatal intensive care unit. Researchers tracked their body temperature hourly for the first six hours after birth, along with medical history and treatments. The goal was to create a data model that helps doctors understand what affects temperature in these fragile babies, so they can better manage warmth and reduce health risks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better temperature management guidelines for preterm babies on breathing support, potentially reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only collects data and builds a model, so it cannot directly improve outcomes. The model may not work for all hospitals or babies.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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300 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Preterm newborns hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Acıbadem Healthcare Group Hospitals in Istanbul
- Ages
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1 day to 28 days
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Preterm newborns born before 38 weeks of gestation and immediately admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit after birth * who received respiratory support Exclusion Criteria: * Newborns who did not receive respiratory support immediately after birth despite being preterm at gestational age * who have developmental health problems * who have congenital health problems * who were transferred from another healthcare facility after birth
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Acıbadem University
Istanbul, Ataşehir, 34750, Turkey (Türkiye)
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