Waiting 30 seconds to clamp the cord could help tiniest babies
NCT ID NCT01222364
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether waiting 30-45 seconds before clamping the umbilical cord, instead of clamping immediately, is feasible and might improve blood health in extremely low birth weight premature infants (24-27 weeks gestation). 54 infants were enrolled. The goal was to see if delayed clamping could increase hematocrit levels and reduce the need for blood transfusions.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Delayed cord clamping (procedure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve blood counts and reduce the need for transfusions in fragile premature infants.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (54 infants) focused on feasibility, not proof of benefit. Results may not apply broadly or show clear health improvements.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Brown University, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island, 02905, United States
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Case Western Reserve University, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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Cincinnati Children's Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267, United States
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University of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, 35249-7335, United States