The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Wondaleaf Adhesive Pouch (WLAP) in the prevention of umbilical cord infection among full-term neonates. Methods: This is a prospective double-blinded randomized controlled trial on 218 term neonates in which 109 each was randomly assigned to interventional and conventional group. The Wondaleaf Adhesive Pouch (WLAP) dressings were applied to umbilical stumps of the term neonates in interventional group by trained midwife on the first day immediate after delivery. Mothers or caregivers were taught to observe the umbilical stump the subsequent days till the stump detached. The observations are supported by photographic images taken by caregiver and evaluated by the trial team and reporting inflammation with immediately removal of WLAP or otherwise no sign of infection till the detachment of stump.
Background: Neonatal death was the serious global burden with three-quarter of it was attributable to neonatal sepsis. It was estimated that the annual incidence cases have reached 1.3 million and posed significant economic impact to many low-income and middle-income countries. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Wondaleaf Adhesive Pouch (WLAP) in the prevention of umbilical cord infection among full-term neonates. Methods: This is a prospective double-blinded randomized controlled trial conducted in one hospital located in state of Kedah, Malaysia on 218 term neonates in which 109 each was randomly assigned to interventional and conventional group. The Wondaleaf Adhesive Pouch (WLAP) dressings were applied to umbilical stumps of the term neonates in interventional group by trained midwife on the first day immediate after delivery. Mothers or caregivers will be taught to observe the umbilical stump the subsequent days till the stump detached. The observations are supported by photographic images taken by caregiver to be evaluated by the trial team and reporting inflammation with immediately removal of WLAP or otherwise no sign of infection till the detachment of stump. Results and conclusion will be reported after completion of the study.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
218
Is a barrier dressing categorized under class C medical device. It is used to seal up the umbilical stump to prevent contamination until its cord detachment. It has an adhesive film that sticks to skin with a centrally located non-adhesive pouch ensuring that zero pressure is applied on the umbilicus. It is made of polyurethane, the same material as transparent intravenous cannula dressings making it hypoallergenic waterproof and breathable.
AIMST University Malaysia
Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia
Umbilical cord infection rate
Number of neonates with umbilical cord infection. Comparing the umbilical cord infection rate between experimental group and control group. If the experimental group with WLAP applied has a lower rate of infection against the published literature, then WLAP can be shown to be effective.
Time frame: From the date of randomization until the date of cord infection occurred, assessed up to 3 weeks
Duration of cord detachment
Number of days for umbilical cord detachment. If the duration of cord detachment for experimental group is equal to control group, then Wondaleaf Adhesive Pouch (WLAP) has no effect on the detachment mechanism of the umbilical stump
Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of cord detached, assessed up to 2 weeks
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