NCT06872476

Bed Baths' Impact on Blood Gases and Vital Signs in Children

Completed NA Last updated 12 March 2025

What this trial tests

NA trial testing bed bath in Vital in 12 participants. Completed in 15 March 2018.

Timeline

15 December 2015

Primary endpoint
30 December 2017

15 March 2018

Quick facts

Lead sponsor	Nuh Naci Yazgan University
Phase	NA
Status	Completed
Study type	INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation	randomized
Design	crossover
Primary purpose	supportive care
Enrollment	12
Start date	15 December 2015
Primary completion	30 December 2017
Estimated completion	15 March 2018

Drugs / interventions tested

• bed bath
• bed bath with heat

Conditions studied

• Vital — all drugs for Vital →
• Blood Gases — all drugs for Blood Gases →

Sponsor

Nuh Naci Yazgan University

Who can join

Adults 2 Months to 3, any sex, with Vital or Blood Gases. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

Study Overview:

This randomized cross-over study investigated the effects of bed baths on the vital signs and blood gas values of children. The children received two bed baths: one under a heater and the other at room temperature. The order of the bed baths was randomized.

Methods:

The study involved children aged 1-36 months hospitalized in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The bed baths were administered by a research nurse and assistant staff between 16:00 and 24:00 on weekends. The vital signs and capillary blood gas values (pH, PaO2, PaCO2, HCO3-) were measured three times: before, immediately after, and one hour after the bath. Data on heart rate, blood pressure, SpO2, and blood gas values were collected using specialized equipment.

Heating and Bathing Process:

For the heated bed bath, two heaters were positioned 50-60 cm above the child's bed, and the bath was conducted using soapy water at 37-40°C, followed by clear water.

Population:

The study was conducted in the PICU of a children's hospital, including children aged 1-36 months who were on mechanical ventilation, had normal body temperatures, and did not have chronic diseases. A total of 12 children participated over a period of two years.

Statistical Analysis:

Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics. Descriptive statistics such as percentages, averages, and standard deviations were used. The normality of the data was assessed, and repeated measurements were analyzed using ANOVA.

Publications & conference data

No peer-reviewed publications indexed yet for this trial. Completed trials usually publish results within 12-18 months.