Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effect of Cord Milking on Hemodynamic Status of Preterm Infants
Lead Sponsor:
Walid El-Naggar
Conditions:
Preterm Infants
Eligibility:
All Genders
24-31 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Very preterm babies frequently develop problems with their blood circulation during the first few days after birth. These circulation problems could affect the oxygen and blood flow to their brain and...
Detailed Description
Eligible mothers will be randomized prior to delivery once preterm labour is established (cervical dilatation \> 4cm and preterm birth is considered inevitable or delivery is indicated for maternal or...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Preterm infants \< 31 weeks' gestation if their mothers fulfill the following inclusion criteria:
- admitted to the hospital for at least 2 hours before delivery in preterm labor (cervical dilatation \>2 cm or having premature rupture of membranes) or if a decision to induce labour has been made by treating physician for a maternal or fetal indications).
- at 24+0 weeks - 30+6/7 weeks gestation (by best estimate based on date of last menstrual period or early ultrasound)
Exclusion
- monochorionic twin or any higher order multiple pregnancy
- major fetal congenital or chromosomal anomalies
- significant placental abruption
- fetal anemia/transfusion
- Rh isoimmunization
- intent to withhold or withdraw treatment of the infant
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
73 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01487187
Start Date
November 1 2011
End Date
January 1 2018
Last Update
March 9 2017
Active Locations (1)
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IWK Health Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada