Belly or back? study seeks best baby position during crucial cord-clamping moment
NCT ID NCT05507424
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares placing preterm newborns on their belly versus on their back during the 30–60 seconds of delayed cord clamping after birth. The goal is to see if one position reduces the need for a breathing tube. About 89 babies born between 25 and 30 weeks of pregnancy are taking part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple change in delivery room practice that improves breathing outcomes for preterm babies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not be definitive or apply to all hospitals. The difference between positions might be too small to matter.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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West Penn Hospital-Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States
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