Long-term follow-up of newborns with low Apgar scores

Establishment of a Longitudinal Cohort for Newborns With Low Apgar Scores at Birth

Observational Peking University Third Hospital · NCT06961123

This study is trying to find ways to help newborns with low Apgar scores by looking at their care and outcomes over time.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorPeking University Third Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing)
Trial IDNCT06961123 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to establish a cohort of newborns with low Apgar scores to identify risk factors and implement interventions to improve outcomes. It includes both retrospective and prospective components, analyzing data from newborns born at Peking University Third Hospital with Apgar scores of 7 or lower. The study will evaluate neonatal resuscitation procedures and provide ongoing management and intervention guidance to enhance long-term prognosis for these infants.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are newborns born at Peking University Third Hospital with Apgar scores of 7 or lower.

Not a fit: Patients with serious congenital malformations affecting development or whose families refuse participation may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved clinical care and outcomes for newborns with low Apgar scores.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in improving outcomes for newborns with low Apgar scores through targeted interventions.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Retrospective cohort inclusion criteria: Newborns born between January 1, 2006 and before the start of the project at Peking University Third Hospital with Apgar scores ≤ 7 at 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes.

Prospective cohort inclusion criteria: Newborns born at Peking University Third Hospital between the start of the project and December 31, 2027, with an Apgar score of ≤ 7 at 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes.

Exclusion Criteria:

* There are serious congenital malformations that affect physical and neurological development, and family members refuse to participate in the study

Where this trial is running

Beijing

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Low Apgar ScoresLow Apgar scores, neonatal, birth cohort
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