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Can coconut oil soothe preemie skin? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07503457

Symptom relief Sponsor: Bircan Kahraman Berberoglu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether applying coconut oil or moisturizing lotion helps the skin of premature newborns. Researchers measured skin condition, moisture, pH, and vital signs like temperature and heart rate in 90 babies. The goal was to see if these simple moisturizers could improve skin health and stability in the NICU.

What this could mean

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Active substance
coconut oil and moisturizing lotion
What this could lead to
If effective, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to improve skin health and comfort for premature babies in neonatal care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 90 babies, so results may not apply to all preemies. Skin products can sometimes cause irritation or allergic reactions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

32 to 37 weeks

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria:Inclusion criteria: * Babies with a gestational age between 320/7 and 376/7 weeks, * Babies with a birth weight of 1500 grams or more will be included. Exclusion Criteria: Infants who: • are receiving invasive or non-invasive mechanical ventilation support, * are receiving oxygen support at a concentration greater than 23-25% in the incubator, * have a major congenital anomaly on the skin surface, * have a high infection or risk of infection due to surgery, * have a congenital anomaly, * have a skin disease/problem covering more than 5% of their body surface will not be included.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Premature Birth primary interstitial lung disease specific to childhood

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Child

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Adnan Menderes Univercity

    Aydin, Aydın, Turkey (Türkiye)

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