Perinatal Conditions Influencing Morbidity, Mortality, and Medical Care in Newborns (NCT06653374) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Perinatal Conditions Influencing Morbidity, Mortality, and Medical Care in Newborns
Ecuador26,000 participantsStarted 2023-11-12
Plain-language summary
This study focuses on understanding the conditions that affect newborn health and survival from pregnancy to the first weeks of life at the Isidro Ayora Hospital. The investigators will review data from 2008 to 2022 to identify key factors that may contribute to complications, help improve medical care, and reduce risks for newborns. By doing so, we aim to provide better support to families, healthcare providers, and ensure safer births.
Who can participate
Age range
28 Days
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Neonates born at the Isidro Ayora Obstetric-Gynecologic Hospital between January 2008 and December 2022.
* Live-born neonates with complete medical records in the hospital's perinatal database.
* Neonates whose mothers received antenatal care and delivered at the hospital. Availability of maternal and neonatal data, including gestational age, birth weight, and outcome information.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Neonates with incomplete or missing medical records.
* Neonates born outside the hospital and referred postnatally.
* Stillbirths and pregnancies terminated due to maternal or fetal indications.
* Neonates discharged to other facilities immediately after birth without follow-up data in the hospital\'s database.
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.