PERINATAL TRIALS REPORT

PT0365

KanMed Baby Warmer Trial: an evaluation of thermal responses, weight gain and maternal perceptions.

Trial status:                         Follow up complete

Date of accrual completion:   February 2001

Trial Objective:

To assess the outcome of infants nursed on a heated water-filled mattress compared to an air heated incubator. Specifically thermal effects and weight gain will be compared between the two groups. The stress levels of mothers and the perceptions of their infants will also be assessed.

Type of administration:        Single centre

Principal Investigator/s:       Dr Peter Gray

                                         Ph 61 7 3840 8897

                                         Email pgray@mater.org.au

                                         Ms Sandra Paterson

Contact Person/s:               Dr Peter Gray

                                         Ph 61 7 3840 8897

                                         Email pgray@mater.org.au

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