Clinical Trial: Efficacy and Safety of Gastric Suctioning During Neonatal Resuscitation
Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Efficacy and Safety of Gastric Suctioning During Neonatal Resuscitation- A Randomized Clinical Trial
Brief Summary: The stomach of the newborn baby is often emptied soon after birth to prevent breathing problems (respiratory distress). Babies born with meconium-stained amniotic fluid and those with increased secretions associated with birth by C-section are thought to be at particular risk of breathing problems during the first minutes of life. Emptying the stomach by sucking out all its contents (gastric suctioning) is alleged to lessen the risk of aspiration and improve respiratory distress. This study will evaluate the usefulness of gastric suctioning during neonatal resuscitation.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Benjamin T. Stevens
Current Primary Outcome: Respiratory Distress [ Time Frame: Birth ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
- Apgar scores [ Time Frame: Birth ]
- Successful feeding/weight gain [ Time Frame: Birth ]
- Hospital length of stay [ Time Frame: Birth ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: University of Iowa
Dates:
Date Received: August 5, 2008
Date Started: August 2008
Date Completion:
Last Updated: March 8, 2017
Last Verified: March 2017
