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The Role of ARTificial Uterine CONtractions in Perinatal Respiratory Morbidity of Term Infants Delivered by Elective Caesarean Section

Czechia200 participantsStarted 2024-01-30

Plain-language summary

In this study, the investigators aim to investigate if artificial uterine contractions prior to elective caesarean section delivery may have an impact on the respiratory morbidity of term neonates.

Who can participate

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Term/near-term pregnancy (36+0 - 41+6 weeks of gestation) * Planned delivery by elective caesarean section * Absence of any exclusion criteria * Informed consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Term premature rupture of membranes (TPROM) * Spontaneous onset of uterine contractions * Known serious congenital malformations * Placenta praevia/vasa praevia * Abnormal placental attachment * Intrauterine growth restriction (birth weight below 3rd centile for given gestational age and gender)

What they're measuring

Incidence of neonatal respiratory morbidity

Timeframe: First 24 hours after delivery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03899597

SponsorInstitute for the Care of Mother and Child, Prague, Czech Republic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-30

Contact for this trial

Ivan Berka, MD

0042296511807 ivan.berka@upmd.eu

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