RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06794164

Immediate Skin-To-Skin Care For Preterm Infants After Birth


Sponsor

Medical University of Graz

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Feb 3, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The standard procedure in our centre for preterm neonates is to enable skin-to-skin (SSC) contact within 24 hours after birth. As early SSC immediately after birth might provide numerous positive effects for mothers and their preterm neonates, the objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, the safety and the effect of skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth in preterm neonates born with gestational age between 26+0 and 32+0 weeks.


Eligibility

Min Age: 0 MinutesMax Age: 30 Minutes

Inclusion Criteria2

  • Gestational age between 26+0 and 32+0 weeks
  • Written parental informed consent

Exclusion Criteria2

  • No intention of full life support
  • Severe congenital malformation

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Interventions

PROCEDUREskin to skin care

skin to skin care of preterm infants with their parents immediately after birth

PROCEDUREStandard Care (in control arm)

skin to skin care within 24 hours after birth


Locations(1)

Medical University of Graz

Graz, Styria, Austria

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