Clinical Trial: The Use of Coconut Oil for the Prevention and Treatment of Diaper Dermatitis in the NICU Population
Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: The Use of Coconut Oil for the Prevention and Treatment of Diaper Dermatitis in the NICU Population
Brief Summary: The purpose of the study is to examine the safety and effectiveness of the use of coconut oil for the prevention and treatment of diaper dermatitis among NICU babies at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Genesis Health System
Current Primary Outcome:
- The number of days free from diaper dermatitis [ Time Frame: Once, at hospital discharge, an average of 2 weeks ]
- The number of adverse events [ Time Frame: Once, at hospital discharge, an average of 2 weeks ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome: The level of parent satisfaction with the diaper dermatitis treatment used [ Time Frame: Once, at study completion for hospital discharge, an average of 2 weeks ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: Genesis Health System
Dates:
Date Received: November 16, 2015
Date Started: January 2016
Date Completion: July 2018
Last Updated: May 6, 2016
Last Verified: May 2016