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NCT02606058 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Australian Placental Transfusion Study (APTS): Should Very Pre Term Babies Receive a Placental Blood Transfusion at Birth Via Deferring Cord Clamping Versus Standard Cord Clamping Procedures?
A NA study of Preterm Birth, sponsored by University of Sydney.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 1,637
- Enrollment target
- 20
- Study locations
NCT02606058: Completed NA study of Preterm Birth, sponsored by University of Sydney.
NCT02606058 is a NA study of Preterm Birth that has completed, run by University of Sydney. The registered enrollment target is 1,637 participants, below the 4,367-participant average among 39 other Preterm Birth trials with a reported enrollment target (63% lower). The trial reports 20 study locations across 10 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02606058, a NA study of Preterm Birth, has completed, sponsored by University of Sydney.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 1,637 participants
- Enrollment target
- 20
- Study locations
Study Summary
To establish if placental transfusion, using deferred cord clamping for 60 seconds or more while holding the baby at or below the level of the placenta, will improve survival without disability compared with standard early cord clamping in preterm babies less than 30 weeks of gestation.
Primary Outcome
Composite death and/or major morbidity at 36 completed weeks post menstrual age. Morbidity is defined by one or more of the following: brain injury on ultrasound, severe retinopathy, necrotising enterocolitis, late onset sepsis.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Deferred cord clamping
Study Locations (20)
New South Wales
- John Hunter Hospital - Newcastle
- Liverpool Hospital - Sydney
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - Sydney
- Royal North Shore Hospital - Sydney
- Royal Hospital for Women - Sydney
- Nepean Hospital - Sydney
Queensland
- Mater Mother's Hospital - Brisbane
- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital - Brisbane
- Townsville Hospital - Townsville
Other
- Hôpital Antoine-Béclère - Clamart
- Auckland Hospital - Auckland
- Christchurch Hospital - Christchurch
Victoria
- Monash Medical Centre - Melbourne
- Mercy Hospital for Women - Melbourne
Texas
- Baylor College of Medicine - Houston
Vermont
- University of Vermont Medical Centre - Burlington
Australian Capital Territory
- Canberra Hospital - Canberra
South Australia
- Flinders Medical Centre - Adelaide
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,637 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-09 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02606058 record still lists
NCT02606058 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. Its 1,637 participants enrollment target places it among the larger protocols in the corpus, below the 4,367-participant average among 39 other Preterm Birth trials with a reported enrollment target (63% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Preterm Birth appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Deferred cord clamping is the first listed.
NCT02606058 names 20 study sites across 10 states, led by New South Wales, Queensland, Other.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02606058 about?
NCT02606058 is a clinical study titled "The Australian Placental Transfusion Study (APTS): Should Very Pre Term Babies Receive a Placental Blood Transfusion at Birth Via Deferring Cord Clamping Versus Standard Cord Clamping Procedures?". To establish if placental transfusion, using deferred cord clamping for 60 seconds or more while holding the baby at or below the level of the placenta, will improve survival without disability compared with standard early cord clamping in preterm babies less than 30 weeks of gestation.
What is the current status of trial NCT02606058?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 1,637 participants. The study started on 2010-09. Estimated completion is 2020-09.
What conditions does trial NCT02606058 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Preterm Birth.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02606058?
The interventions under investigation include: Deferred cord clamping (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02606058?
This trial is sponsored by University of Sydney, which has 9 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02606058 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Texas, Vermont, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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