Hypothermia Neonatal Clinical Trial
Official title:
Electricity-free Infant Warmer for Newborn Thermoregulation in Rwanda
Hypothermia contributes to a significant portion of neonatal deaths. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a safe and effective method of warming; however, it is not always feasible, and not possible in settings such as resuscitation or clinical instability. Electric warmers are the standard of care in developed countries, but are extremely costly, complicated with risk of causing both hypo and hyperthermia with misuse, and often not feasible in settings without stable electricity. Through a multi-institutional collaboration, the investigators have developed an electricity-free infant warmer. After laboratory based prototype testing for safety and efficacy, the investigators aim to study the supervised use of the warmer under routine implementation conditions in a resource-limited setting.
Hypothermia contributes to a significant portion of neonatal deaths. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a safe and effective method of warming; however, it is not always feasible, and not possible in settings such as resuscitation or clinical instability. Electric warmers are the standard of care in developed countries, but are extremely costly, complicated with risk of causing both hypo and hyperthermia with misuse, and often not feasible in settings without stable electricity. Through a multi-institutional collaboration, the investigators have developed an electricity-free infant warmer. After laboratory based prototype testing for safety and efficacy, the investigators aim to study the supervised use of the warmer under routine implementation conditions in a resource-limited setting. The primary aim of Phase 1 is to determine if the infant warmer is a safe, effective, usable and functional addition to KMC. This is planned in a convenience sample of patients in two district hospitals, one in a relatively warm environment, and one in a colder setting using quantitative methods and observer audits of usability and functionality. After determination of safety and effectiveness and making any necessary modifications to the warmer, Phase 2 aims to study the warmer in rural health centers and transport, as this is where we ultimately aim to use the electricity free devices due to the limited access to functioning and stable electricity in these settings. The overall goal of the project is dissemination of the study results, and ultimately the infant warmer to the district and national level for key policy makers and stakeholders, as well as globally via publication. ;
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