Status:
COMPLETED
Neonatal Resuscitation in Zambia
Lead Sponsor:
NICHD Global Network for Women's and Children's Health
Collaborating Sponsors:
Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Conditions:
Asphyxia Neonatorum
Neonatal Mortality
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Asphyxia is a leading cause of neonatal death in Zambia. This study will be conducted in two cities in Zambia to determine if the combined Neonatal Resuscitation Program/Essential Newborn Care Program...
Detailed Description
Birth asphyxia (defined as "failure to initiate and sustain breathing at birth") has been identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the most frequent cause of early deaths worldwide, accoun...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria:
- Live birth infants with birth weight ≥ 1500 g
- Infants who are born at participating health centers in Lusaka and Ndola, Zambia
- No lethal malformations
- Exclusion criteria:
- Stillbirths
- Infants with suspected/confirmed lethal malformations (e.g. anencephaly, Trisomy 13 or 18, or cyanotic or left sided congenital heart disease that will not be repaired)
- Any infant who is transported/brought to the center after delivery
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
November 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
40000 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00097097
Start Date
October 1 2004
End Date
November 1 2006
Last Update
July 31 2014
Active Locations (1)
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University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia