Using active warming to prevent newborn hypothermia after Caesarean delivery
A Randomised Controlled Trial Using Active Warming in Prevention of Newborn Hypothermia After Caesarean Delivery Without Interruption to Skin-to-skin Contact
This study tests if using warming blankets and skin-to-skin contact can help keep newborns warm right after they are born by C-section.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong, Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06532266 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of active warming techniques to prevent hypothermia in newborns immediately after Caesarean delivery. The approach involves skin-to-skin contact with the mother while using specialized warming blankets to maintain the newborn's body temperature. The study aims to address the significant temperature drop that can occur in newborns during the first minutes after birth, particularly in those delivered via Caesarean section. By comparing the outcomes of active warming versus standard passive insulation methods, the trial seeks to improve newborn thermal protection.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women scheduled for elective Caesarean sections under spinal anaesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those with multiple pregnancies, gestational age outside the specified range, or any immediate newborn conditions that prevent skin-to-skin contact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce the incidence of hypothermia in newborns after Caesarean deliveries, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated high rates of hypothermia in newborns after Caesarean delivery, suggesting that this approach could be beneficial, although the specific use of active warming in this context may be novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All women scheduled for elective Caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia during study period. Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple pregnancy * Gestation \<37week or \>42 week * Placenta previa or abruptio placenta * Abnormal Cardiotocogram or fetal heart rate immediately prior to Caesarean section * Suspected or known fetal congenital abnormality * Immediate newborn condition that prevents STSC * Newborn birth weight \<2.5kg * Newborn rectal temperature \>38°C * Maternal tympanic temperature \>38°C
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology — Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ka Wang Cheung, MD
- Email: kelvincheung82@hotmail.com
- Phone: 22554567
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.