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NCT01222364
Delayed Cord Clamping in VLBW Infants
Conditions: Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
Sex: All
Ages: 0 Minutes – 1 Minute
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2
Enrollment: 54
Sponsor: NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Location: University of Alabama Birmingham Alabama
Summary
This study tested the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial to vary the timing that doctors clamp the umbilical cord after birth in extremely low birthweight infants. The study also tested whether delaying cord clamping by 30-35 seconds and holding the newborn approximately 10 inches below the birth canal would result in increased hematocrit at 4 hours of age.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Infants born at participating centers at 24-27 weeks gestation
* Singletons
* Obstetrician approval for enrollment
* Parental consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prenatally diagnosed major congenital anomalies
* Intent to withhold or withdraw care
* Significant bleeding due to placenta previa or abruption
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01222364). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
