| Mean (SD) unless stated | TH (n = 21) | SC (n = 15) |
| GA at birth (weeks) | 38 (1.45) | 38 (1.38) |
| Birthweight (g) | 3300 (550) | 3200 (268) |
| Apgar score at 5 minutes | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| Age (min) at randomisation | 115 | 100 |
| Rectal temp at randomisation | 33.66 (1.04) | 34.43 (1.12) p = 0.06 |
| Mean rectal temperature over 72 h | 33.62 (0.69) | 36.29 (0.64) p<0.001 |
| HIV-positive (mother) % | 14% | 13% |
| Seizures day 2% | 29% | 13% |
| Sarnat stage II/III % | 43%/33% | 57%/0% |
| Death % | 33% (n = 7) | 7% (n = 1) |
GA, gestational age; SC, standard care; TH, therapeutic hypothermia.