CompletedNot Applicable

Interleukin-6 in the Development of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome in Newborn

Egypt120 participantsStarted 2023-01-01

Plain-language summary

This trial is intended to assess the serum levels of interleukin-6 as a predictive factor for the occurrence of meconium aspiration syndrome in infants born with MSAF.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Minute – 72 Hours

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * both genders (Males and females), term infants (above 37 gestational weeks), and born from ladies who have meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Exclusion Criteria: * Infants born to mothers suspected of having chorioamnionitis (leukocytosis, fever, early membrane rupture (above 18 hours), foul-smelling discharge, tachycardia in the mother or fetus, as well as a positive blood culture), * those without parental consent, * those with severe perinatal asphyxia (Stage two or three of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy findings according to Sarnat (6)), * those with severe chorioamnionitis, * those withcongenital abdominal malformations,

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

serum IL-6

Timeframe: in 3 days of delivery

: Evaluating the levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the blood serum to determine its ability to predict the occurrence of MAS in newborns delivered with meconium-stained amniotic fluid.

Timeframe: in 3 days of delivery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07394322

SponsorBenha University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-01

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Who can participate

Age range

1 Minute – 72 Hours

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.