Continuous Delivery Room Skin-to-skin-study for Moderate and Late Preterm Infants

Plain-language summary

This study examines the effects of continuous skin-to-skin contact started in the delivery room for moderate and late preterm infants. It enrolls singleton babies born by vaginal delivery between 32 and 36 weeks of gestation. It is a study with no assigned phase and is currently recruiting participants.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

University of Cologne

Intervention

skin-to-skin contact

Start date

8/4/2023

Estimated completion

12/31/2028

Countries

Germany

Related genes

Locations

• Cologne, Germany

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* preterm birth between gestational age of 32 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks
* vaginal delivery
* singleton
* informed consent before birth

Exclusion Criteria:

* malformations or syndromes of the infant
* resuscitation of the infant
* maternal psychological or severe physical illness
* lack of German language skills