NCT04358822

Brief Summary

The sequence of events at the time of delivery includes delivery of the infant, clamping of the umbilical cord, and lastly delivery of the placenta. There are some benefits for delayed cord clamping. This study aims to compare the effects of two different duration of delayed cord clamping. Infants will be randomized into two groups based on the duration of delayed cord clamping: 30 seconds vs 120 seconds. Different hemodynamic effects will be measured in each group at different time intervals. The hypothesis of the study is that delayed cord clamping for 120 seconds is associated with better cardiac output and with other hemodynamic advantages.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
68

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2020

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 21, 2020

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 31, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 31, 2020

Completed
18 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 18, 2020

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 24, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

April 24, 2020

Status Verified

April 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

April 18, 2020

Last Update Submit

April 21, 2020

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

  • Cardiac output

    Data imported from the electrical cardiometry device

    at 15 minutes

  • Stroke volume

    Data imported from the electrical cardiometry device

    at 15 minutes

  • Cardiac index

    Data imported from the electrical cardiometry device

    at 15 minutes

  • Index of contractility

    Data imported from the electrical cardiometry device

    at 15 minutes

  • Heart rate

    Data imported from the electrical cardiometry device

    at 15 minutes

  • Oxygen saturation

    Data imported from the electrical cardiometry device

    at 15 minutes

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Hemoglobin concentration

    At 24 hours

  • Serum glucose concentration

    At 24 hours

  • Serum bilirubin concentration

    At 24 hours

Study Arms (2)

30 second cord clamping

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Infants in this group will receive delayed cord clamping for 30 seconds.

Procedure: Delayed cord clamping

120 second cord clamping

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Infants in this group will receive delayed cord clamping for 120 seconds.

Procedure: Delayed cord clamping

Interventions

The umbilical cord will be clamped after specific time intervals

120 second cord clamping30 second cord clamping

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Normal full term newborns ≥37 weeks gestational age
  • Both genders are included
  • Singleton
  • Delivered by elective cesarean section due to previous cesarean section, cephalo-pelvic disproportion, or mal-presentation
  • Successfully transitioned without need for respiratory or medication support

You may not qualify if:

  • Neonates needing any active resuscitation
  • In-utero fetal distress
  • Suspected perinatal asphyxia
  • Major congenital malformations
  • Twin or multiple gestation
  • Intrauterine growth restriction
  • Placenta previa
  • Mothers with cardiac disorders

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Cairo University Children's Hospital

Cairo, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (5)

  • Katheria AC, Wozniak M, Harari D, Arnell K, Petruzzelli D, Finer NN. Measuring cardiac changes using electrical impedance during delayed cord clamping: a feasibility trial. Matern Health Neonatol Perinatol. 2015 May 22;1:15. doi: 10.1186/s40748-015-0016-3. eCollection 2015.

    PMID: 27057332BACKGROUND
  • Chopra A, Thakur A, Garg P, Kler N, Gujral K. Early versus delayed cord clamping in small for gestational age infants and iron stores at 3 months of age - a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pediatr. 2018 Jul 18;18(1):234. doi: 10.1186/s12887-018-1214-8.

    PMID: 30021580BACKGROUND
  • Hsu KH, Wu TW, Wang YC, Lim WH, Lee CC, Lien R. Hemodynamic reference for neonates of different age and weight: a pilot study with electrical cardiometry. J Perinatol. 2016 Jun;36(6):481-5. doi: 10.1038/jp.2016.2. Epub 2016 Feb 18.

    PMID: 26890553BACKGROUND
  • Mercer JS, Erickson-Owens DA, Collins J, Barcelos MO, Parker AB, Padbury JF. Effects of delayed cord clamping on residual placental blood volume, hemoglobin and bilirubin levels in term infants: a randomized controlled trial. J Perinatol. 2017 Mar;37(3):260-264. doi: 10.1038/jp.2016.222. Epub 2016 Dec 8.

    PMID: 27929530BACKGROUND
  • Soliman RM, Elgendy MM, Said RN, Shaarawy BI, Helal OM, Aly H. A Randomized Controlled Trial of a 30- versus a 120-Second Delay in Cord Clamping after Term Birth. Am J Perinatol. 2024 Apr;41(6):739-746. doi: 10.1055/a-1772-4543. Epub 2022 Feb 15.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cardiac Output, HighCardiac Output, Low

Interventions

Umbilical Cord Clamping

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Heart DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Delivery, ObstetricObstetric Surgical ProceduresSurgical Procedures, Operative

Study Officials

  • Reem Mahmoud

    Cairo University Children's Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 18, 2020

First Posted

April 24, 2020

Study Start

January 21, 2020

Primary Completion

March 31, 2020

Study Completion

March 31, 2020

Last Updated

April 24, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations