Evaluation of Placental Transfusion Techniques in Prevention of Prematurity Related Complications and Effect on Their Hematological Profile

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age1-2
SponsorAlexandria University

About this trial

The objective of this study is to evaluate the general course and prognosis associated with different methods of placental transfusion (Intact umbilical cord milking, cut- umbilical cord milking and delayed cord clamping) in premature neonates over the first days of life

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Premature neonates ≤ 32 weeks gestational age regardless birth weight

patients should be admitted to neonatal intensive care unit in the first day of life of life

Disqualifiers

Major congenital anomalies (complex cyanotic heart disease, major central nervous system anomalies).

Evidence of head trauma causing major intracranial hemorrhage.

placental abnormalities like : abruptions, placenta previa or retroplacental hematoma.

Cord accident, or avulsion at the time of delivery.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • intact umbilical milking
  • cut umbilical milking
  • Delayed cord clamping

Treatment groups

160 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators