Improving newborn care and resuscitation training in Nepal
Saving Lives of Newborn (SaLiN): A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Applying Helping Baby Breathe to Manage Birth Asphyxia in Sarlahi District of Madhesh Province, Nepal
NA · Integrated Development Foundation Nepal · NCT06213207
This study is testing a new training program for health workers in Nepal to see if it helps them better care for newborns and reduce the number of babies who die from breathing problems at birth.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Integrated Development Foundation Nepal (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lalitpur) |
| Trial ID | NCT06213207 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates the effectiveness of a simulator-based training program for health service providers in Nepal, focusing on managing newborn asphyxia and essential newborn care. Conducted in selected health facilities in the Sarlahi district, the study will assess health outcomes for newborns and the performance of skilled birth attendants before and after the intervention. The training utilizes the NeoNatalie™ manikin to enhance the skills of health workers, aiming to reduce neonatal mortality through improved care practices. An endline assessment will be conducted six months post-intervention to measure the impact of the training.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are health service providers who have received relevant training and have at least one year of experience in birthing centers.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include health workers with less than six months of experience in birthing centers or those who have already received similar training.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve newborn health outcomes and reduce neonatal mortality in Nepal.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar training approaches in improving neonatal care, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria Health service providers those are directly involved in providing newborn care services Have received Community-based Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (CB-IMNCI) training Have worked in the study facilities at least one year Exclusion Criteria: Health workers, Those lack experience at least six months of working in birthing centers Those who does not qualify as skilled birth attendant (non-SBA) Those who received training already
Where this trial is running
Lalitpur
- Development and Research Service International Nepal — Lalitpur, Nepal (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Khem N Pokhrel, PhD
- Email: pratikjee@gmail.com
- Phone: 9851113827
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Newborn Morbidity, Newborn Asphyxia, Delivery Preterm, Skilled birth attendant, Management of newborn asphyxia, Neonatalie, Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial, Nepal