Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 28 Days to 18

Comparing two bathing methods for children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Official title: The Effect of Two Different Bathing Methods on Vital Signs and Comfort in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit:Bath Trial

Run by Izmir Katip Celebi University · NCT06836947 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether traditional bathing or wipe bathing is better for the comfort and vital signs of children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages28 Days to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment52 (estimated)
SponsorIzmir Katip Celebi University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cordaleo, İzmir)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 9, 2025
Main results expectedMay 1, 2025
Study endsMay 30, 2025
Registry record updatedMay 7, 2025
Trial IDNCT06836947 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children hospitalized in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit who have no contraindications to bathing.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have contraindications to bathing or whose parents are unwilling to participate will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the effects of traditional bathing versus wipe bathing on vital signs and comfort levels in children hospitalized in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The study will measure physiological parameters such as respiratory rate, pulse rate, and oxygen saturation before and after each bathing method. Children will not be randomized, and all bathing procedures will be conducted by a specialist nurse to maintain consistency. The study is designed to be completed within six months following ethics committee approval.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve comfort and vital sign stability in pediatric patients during bathing procedures.

How similar studies have gone: While similar studies have explored bathing methods in pediatric care, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Being hospitalized in Behçet Uz Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
2. No contraindications to bathing
3. Parent's willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Having a contraindication to bathing
2. Parents were not willing to participate in the study

Where it's running

  • Katip Çelebi University
    Cordaleo, İzmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.