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 ]

Measured by a parent satisfaction survey


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