Delayed cord clamping and early skin-to-skin contact for premature infants

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The PreDECESS trial evaluates a new care method for premature infants born between 30 and 34 weeks gestation, focusing on delayed cord clamping and early skin-to-skin contact with parents. This prospective, multi-center study compares outcomes between infants receiving traditional care and those receiving the new method. Key areas of investigation include bonding, potential adverse effects, and various health indicators such as bilirubin levels and neurological development. The study aims to enhance the understanding of how these practices affect both infants and their parents.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Infants born in gestational weeks 30+0-34+6 through vaginal delivery and admitted to neonatal ward in Sweden.

Parents must be able to read Swedish.

Exclusion Criteria:

Infants with known disease when an expanded blood volume is expected will be excluded as early cord clamping is recommended (severe anemia, cardiac disease etc).

Infants with known malformations. Infants with severe or moderate asphyxia (defined as APGAR \< 4 at 5 minutes of age).

Infants where the physician in charge find it inappropriate with delayed cord clamping.

No time for cord clamping has been registered.

Where it's running

• Crown Princess Victoria children´s hopsital
  Linköping, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Thomas Abrahamsson, MD,PhD
• Email: thomas.abrahamsson@liu.se
• Phone: +46709566815

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.