Prone Positioning During Delayed Cord Clamping (NCT05507424)
Prone Positioning During Delayed Cord Clamping: A Randomized Control Pilot Study to Identify Optimal Neonatal Positioning During Delayed Cord Clamping
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Delayed cord clamping is a routine technique used in the delivery room. The baby remains attached to the umbilical cord and placenta for 30-60 seconds after birth to allow for maximal transfer of oxygen and blood to the newborn. This study seeks to determine the best position (on the back versus on the belly) for the newborn during the 30-60 seconds of delayed cord clamping.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, Maryland
Age range: 18 Years to 55 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Prone Positioning (PROCEDURE)
- Supine Positioning (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, Maryland
- West Penn Hospital-Allegheny Health Network — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (855) 694-6725
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
Explore by condition: All Delayed Cord Clamping clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.