The Role of ARTificial Uterine CONtractions in Perinatal Respiratory Morbidity of Term Infants Delivered by Elective Caesarean Section

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Trial end date: 2023-12-30
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Female

Summary

In this study, the investigators aim to investigate if artificial uterine contractions prior to elective caesarean section delivery may have an impact on the respiratory morbidity of term neonates.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Institute for the Care of Mother and Child, Prague, Czech Republic
• Treatments: Oxytocin

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Term/near-term pregnancy (36+0 - 41+6 weeks of gestation)

• Planned delivery by elective caesarean section

• Absence of any exclusion criteria

• Informed consent obtained

Exclusion Criteria:

• Term premature rupture of membranes (TPROM)

• Spontaneous onset of uterine contractions

• Known serious congenital malformations

• Placenta praevia/vasa praevia

• Abnormal placental attachment

• Intrauterine growth restriction (birth weight below 3rd centile for given gestational age and gender)