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Dermatitis, ContactNCT02614248

The Use of Coconut Oil for the Prevention and Treatment of Diaper Dermatitis in the NICU Population

A study testing Organic, Unrefined Coconut Oil and Medline Remedy Phytoplex Z-Guard Skin Protectant in people with Dermatitis, Contact, run by Genesis Health System at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial 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. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 5 hours to 2 years
Conditions the study is for
Dermatitis, Contact
What is being tested?
Organic, Unrefined Coconut Oil and Medline Remedy Phytoplex Z-Guard Skin Protectant
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
149 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2016to 30 Jun 2019
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 5 hours to 2 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Babies admitted to the Genesis NICU
  • Anticipated stay in the NICU is ≥ 48 hours
  • Babies wearing diapers 24 hours a day
  • Parent willing to sign informed consent for the study
  • Parent willing to use the test products in the diaper area during the trial
  • Parent willing to not change the type or brand of diaper and wipes during the study
  • Parent willing to refrain from changing any other products whose use may have an effect of their baby's skin condition during the trial

Who cannot join

  • Babies with a gestational age <30 weeks
  • Babies with major congenital malformations
  • Active dermatological conditions other than diaper dermatitis that may affect trial results
  • Known sensitivity to ingredients in trial products
  • Babies whose parents have a hazelnut or coconut allergy
  • Other severe acute medical conditions that may increase the risk associated with trial participation

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Genesis Medical Center, East Campus

    Davenport, Iowa, 52803

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About this study

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.

Being tested
Organic, Unrefined Coconut Oil, Medline Remedy Phytoplex Z-Guard Skin Protectant
Medical subject headings
Dermatitis, Contact

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Organic, Unrefined Coconut OilOther

  • Medline Remedy Phytoplex Z-Guard Skin ProtectantOther

Study groups in NCT02614248
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Coconut OilExperimentalParticipants in this group will receive a generous layer of organic, unrefined coconut oil applied to the diaper area (buttocks and creases between thighs and hips) at each diaper change. This will continue until the patient is discharged or reaches the primary safety endpoint (skin that is eroded and/or blistered in the diaper area with bleeding).
Receives: Other: Organic, Unrefined Coconut Oil
Standard of CareActive comparatorParticipants in this group will receive the standard of care for preventing and treating diaper dermatitis at Genesis. This includes no treatment until a diaper dermatitis appears. If diaper dermatitis appears, participants will receive a generous layer of Medline Remedy Phytoplex Z-Guard Skin Protectant applied to the diaper area (buttocks and creases between thighs and hips) at each diaper change. This will continue until the patient is discharged or reaches the primary safety endpoint (skin that is eroded and/or blistered in the diaper area with bleeding).
Receives: Other: Medline Remedy Phytoplex Z-Guard Skin Protectant

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The Number of Days Free From Diaper Dermatitis

    The number of days free from diaper dermatitis.

    Measured: Once, at hospital discharge, an average of 2 weeks

  2. The Number of Patients Experiencing Adverse Events

    The number of patients experiencing adverse events.

    Measured: Once, at hospital discharge, an average of 2 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. The Percent of Parents Stating Satisfaction With the Diaper Dermatitis Treatment Used

    The percent of parents stating satisfaction with the diaper dermatitis treatment used Measured by a parent satisfaction survey

    Measured: Once, at study completion for hospital discharge, an average of 2 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Nov 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2016
  3. Primary completion30 Jun 2019
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2019

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
149 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02614248
Sponsor's protocol ID
817035
Status last verified
Sep 2024
First submitted
16 Nov 2015
Last updated
15 Oct 2024
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Organic, Unrefined Coconut Oil and Medline Remedy Phytoplex Z-Guard Skin Protectant in people with Dermatitis, Contact, run by Genesis Health System at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 15 Oct 2024). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The Number of Days Free From Diaper Dermatitis (time frame: Once, at hospital discharge, an average of 2 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Oct 2024.

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