Testing a faster way to give emergency medicine through the umbilical cord
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special technique to insert a catheter into the umbilical vein (through Wharton's jelly) can help deliver emergency medications faster to newborns who need resuscitation. It might be an option for full-term babies in critical distress who need adrenaline immediately.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be full-term (at least 37 weeks of pregnancy).
- Doctors have decided to attempt resuscitation for your baby.
- Your baby is in cardiac arrest or has very slow heart rate (below 60 beats per minute) and needs adrenaline in the delivery room.
- Your baby must be covered by a social security or health insurance plan.
- Your baby must not have known heart defects or other life-threatening conditions.
- The doctor performing the procedure must be trained in this specific umbilical vein technique.
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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