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Official title Investigation of the Effects of Early Skin-to-Skin Contact on Mother and Baby in Cesarean Births
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07111949
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The rate of cesarean birth continues to increase in the world and in our country. As with all surgeries, the risks of cesarean birth include the possibility of bleeding and infection, prolonged recovery time after birth, delays in initiating breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact (SSC), and increased likelihood of complications in future pregnancies.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Mothers;
- Planning a cesarean section with spinal anesthesia
- Being between the ages of 18-45
- Having a singleton pregnancy
- Being between the gestational age of 37-40 weeks
You likely can't join if
- Caesarean births performed with general anesthesia
- Normal births
See the full eligibility criteria
- Mothers;
- Planning a cesarean section with spinal anesthesia
- Being between the ages of 18-45
- Having a singleton pregnancy
- Being between the gestational age of 37-40 weeks
- Not having any known health problems (diabetes, gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, renal failure, cardiac problems, psychiatric disorders, etc.)
- Agreeing to participate in the study
- Having stable general conditions and vital signs before the skin-to-skin contact procedure
- Residing in Kütahya Newborns (0-28 days)
- Having a gestational age between 37-40 weeks
- Having a birth weight between 2500-4500 grams
- 1-5. Apgar score ≥ 7 per minute
- No health problems, anomalies or congenital diseases
- No conditions that prevent sucking such as frenulum (tongue tie) or palate problems
- Caesarean births performed with general anesthesia
- Normal births
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Merkez, Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 45 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Merkez, Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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