CompletedNot Applicable

Umbilical Cord Milking in Non-Vigorous Infants

United States, Canada, Poland1,730 participantsStarted 2019-01-05

Plain-language summary

The investigators will conduct a study of non-vigorous term infants to determine if umbilical cord milking (UCM) results in a lower rate of NICU admissions than early clamping and cutting of the umbilical cord at birth for infants who need resuscitation.

Who can participate

Age range

35 Weeks – 42 Weeks

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Non-vigorous newborns born between 35-42 weeks gestation Exclusion Criteria: * Known major congenital or chromosomal anomalies of newborn * Known cardiac defects other than small ASD, VSD and PDA * Complete placental abruption/cutting through the placenta at time of delivery * Monochorionic multiples * Cord anomaly (i.e. cord avulsion, true knot) * Presence of non-reducible nuchal cord * Perinatal providers unaware of the protocol * Incomplete delivery data * Infants born in extremis, for whom additional treatment will not be offered

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of Neonatal Participants Admitted to the NICU for Predefined Criteria

Timeframe: Birth to first 48 hours of life.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03631940

SponsorSharp HealthCare

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-06-01

Results submitted2024-05-31

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Who can participate

Age range

35 Weeks – 42 Weeks

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.