Overview

Safety of Skin Cleansing With Chlorhexidine in Preterm Low Birth Weight Infants

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine if single skin cleansing with 0.25% chlorhexidine affects skin condition, temperature, and bacterial colonization in stable preterm (28-36 weeks gestational age) low birth weight (1001-2000 g) infants admitted in a health facility.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Treatments:
Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine gluconate