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Effect of delayed cord clamping versus cord milking in infants born at < 34 weeks’ gestation: a randomized controlled trial

Effect of delayed cord clamping versus cord milking in infants born at <34 weeks’ gestation: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20150106001
Enrollment
46
Registered
2015-01-06
Start date
2015-04-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Hematocrit Hemodynamic status Blood transfusion Intraventricular hemorrhage Umbilical cord clamping Cord milking

Interventions

umbilical cord will be clamped at 60 seconds after birth,about 30 centimeters of umbilical cord will be vigorously milked toward the umbilicus three to four times before clamping the cord
Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery
Delayed cord clamping,Cord milking

Sponsors

Phramongkutklao Foundation
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
12 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: pregnant women who have preterm labor at 25&#45;34 weeks of gestation and delivery at Phramongkutklao Hospital

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: pregnant women who have multiple gestations&#44; prenatal diagnosis of fetal major congenital anomalies&#44; a plan to withhold neonatal resuscitation&#44; placental previa or abruption with active bleeding&#44; and those who refuse to participate in the study. The pregnant women are also excluded if the obstetrician denies performing the procedures in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
the initial hematocrit levels within 2 hours after birth 2 hours after birth Hematocrit level

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
hemodynamic status&#44; rates of complications and blood transfusion in preterm infants between the grou within 24 hours and before discharge from hospital Blood pressure&#44; heart rate&#44; hemoglobin&#44; rate of complications&#44; rate of blood transfusion

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactSangkae Chamnanvanakij

Phramongkutklao Hospital

chamnanvanakij@gmail.com66850712700

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026