Plain-English translation of NCT06280872 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a technique called physiologically based cord clamping in babies born between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy. Instead of clamping the umbilical cord immediately after birth, doctors will keep it attached while the baby starts breathing on their own, giving the baby more time to transition naturally from the womb to breathing air. The goal is to reduce how long these babies need help breathing after birth.
Premature babies, even those close to full term, often struggle with breathing because their lungs aren't fully mature. Researchers believe that by allowing the cord to stay attached longer—while the baby begins breathing naturally—more blood and oxygen can reach the baby's lungs during this critical transition, which may reduce the need for breathing machines and other breathing support.
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If you join this trial, your delivery team will set up a stabilization table very close to you. After your baby is born, they will place monitoring sensors on your baby to check heart rate and oxygen levels while the umbilical cord remains attached. Your baby will receive care according to standard resuscitation guidelines, and the cord will only be clamped once your baby is breathing regularly and stable—or after a maximum of 10 minutes. After that, standard newborn care continues as normal.
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