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Coconut oil vs. antibiotic ointment: which helps babies heal better after circumcision?

NCT ID NCT07750093

Disease control Sponsor: Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial compares two post-circumcision care options for infants: an antibiotic ointment called Polyfax and coconut oil. The goal is to see which leads to fewer complications like bleeding, infection, or delayed healing, and which parents find more satisfactory. About 90 infants under 6 months old will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments, and they'll be checked at 1 week, 3 months, and 6 months after the procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Polyfax (antibiotic ointment) or coconut oil applied locally after circumcision
What this could lead to
If one works better, it could point to a simpler, safer routine for infant circumcision care, reducing complications and improving healing.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Also, individual reactions to either substance could vary, and the study doesn't compare against no treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 90 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 week to 6 months

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: -All male patients undergoing Plastibell circumcision \<6m of age, whose parents/ guardians have given consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with a known coagulation disorder * Immunosuppressed patients * Patients with a dermatologic condition * Non-compliant patients

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Circumcision, male

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Liaquat National Hospital

    Karachi, Pakistan

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