Umbilical cord blood transfer in very premature babies
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests different ways of transferring blood from the umbilical cord to very premature babies (born at or before 32 weeks) to see if it can prevent complications of prematurity and improve their blood counts. It aims to find the best method for helping these vulnerable newborns.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born at or before 32 weeks of pregnancy
- Your baby is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) within the first 24 hours of life
- Your baby does not have a major birth defect, like a serious heart problem or a brain abnormality
- Your baby did not have a head injury that caused a large bleed in the brain
- The placenta was not abnormal (e.g., detached early, covering the cervix, or had a blood clot behind it)
- There was no problem with the umbilical cord during delivery (e.g., cord accident or tearing)
- The obstetrician agrees to perform the procedure
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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