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Brief Delay in Cord Clamping and Neurobehaviour in Preterms

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified December 2012 by Lady Hardinge Medical College
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
DR. VIKRAM DATTA, Lady Hardinge Medical College
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01753843
First received: December 18, 2012
Last updated: NA
Last verified: December 2012
History: No changes posted

December 18, 2012
December 18, 2012
July 2012
February 2013   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
short term neurobehavioral outcome [ Time Frame: at 37 weeks post conceptional age ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
using N.A.P.I (neurobehavioural assessment of preterm infant)
Same as current
No Changes Posted
measuring cord hematocrit [ Time Frame: at birth ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Same as current
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Brief Delay in Cord Clamping and Neurobehaviour in Preterms
A Randomised Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Role of Brief Delay in Cord Clamping in Preterm Neonates (34-36weeks) on Short Term Neurodevelopmental Outcome

RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS Brief delay(>30 sec to <60 sec ) in cord clamping as compared to early cord clamping (< 20 sec) leads to a better short term neurobehavioural outcome in preterm (34-36 wks) neonates when assessed by neurobehavioral assessment of preterm infants (n.a.p.i.) at 37 weeks of post conceptional age

Delayed cord clamping (DCC) : Well described phenomenon in term infants .

  • The optimal timing of clamping of umbilical cord in preterm infants : A subject of debate.
  • Even a brief delay in cord clamping leads to an additional transfer of iron amounting to 40-50 mg/kg which may prevent iron deficiency.¹
  • This low cost intervention can have significant public health importance in resource constrained settings.
  • The effect of this intervention on neurobehaviour of preterm neonates has not been assessed.
  • This aspect has been identified by WHO and Cochrane as a potentially researchable area
Interventional
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Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Preterm Birth
  • Procedure: early cord clamping
    early ( <20 seconds)
  • Procedure: Brief Delay in cord clamping
    delay in cord clamping 30 to 60 seconds
  • Active Comparator: early cord clamping
    cord clamping within 20 sec
    Intervention: Procedure: early cord clamping
  • Experimental: brief delay in cord clamping
    cord clamping delayed by 30 to 60 seconds
    Intervention: Procedure: Brief Delay in cord clamping
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*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Recruiting
120
March 2013
February 2013   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All preterm deliveries -infants born at 34 weeks 0 days to 36 weeks +6 days gestational age as estimated by last menstrual period or early ultrasound scan.
  • Infants delivered vaginally or by caesarean section in cephalic presentation
  • Singleton pregnancy
  • Parental consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Fetus with gross congenital anomaly
  • Fetus with hydrops
  • Rh negative pregnancy
Both
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Yes
Contact: Vikram Datta, M.D. +919350801230 drvikramdatta@gmail.com
India
 
NCT01753843
Brief Delay in Cord Clamping
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DR. VIKRAM DATTA, Lady Hardinge Medical College
Lady Hardinge Medical College
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Principal Investigator: Vikram Datta, M.D. lady hardinge medical college new delhi
Lady Hardinge Medical College
December 2012

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