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Timing of Elective Caesarean Section and Neonatal Morbidity - a Randomised Multicentre Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Elective caesarean section for Respiratory Disorders and Intensive Care, Neonatal. Completed, enrolled 1,273 participants across 7 sites.
Detailed Summary
The caesarean section rate is rising globally. About 10% of the newborns are submitted to a neonatal department after planned caesarean section, primarily with respiratory disorders. More children are submitted if caesarean is performed earlier in pregnancy. Study hypothesis: More newborns are admitted after planned caesarean at 38 weeks and 3 days of gestation than after 39 weeks and 3 days of gestation. Aim of study: To compare elective caesarean section performed at 38 weeks and 3 days of gestation with 39 weeks and 3 days of gestation. According to this timing to determine the proportion of newborns admitted within 48 hours after birth.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Procedure performed at 38 weeks and 3 days of gestation (+/- 2 days)
Procedure performed at 39 weeks and 3 days of gestation (+/- 2 days)