New study aims to prevent brain damage in newborns by decoding heart rate patterns
NCT ID NCT07333599
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks back at the medical records of 400 full-term newborns who had very low cord blood pH (a sign of severe oxygen shortage during birth). Researchers want to find specific heart rate patterns that show when a baby is struggling and needs help. The goal is to help doctors make faster, more accurate decisions during labor to prevent serious brain injuries like cerebral palsy.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 400 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Adult woman (≥ 18 years) with singleton pregnancy and cord arterial pH \< 7.00
- Ages
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0 days to 1 day
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult woman (≥ 18 years) * Treated at Strasbourg University Hospital between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2024 * Singleton pregnancy * Cord arterial pH \< 7.00 Exclusion Criteria: * Gestational age \< 37 weeks * Known congenital malformation * Intrauterine fetal death diagnosed upon admission * No cardiotocographic recording
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique - CHU de Strasbourg - France
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67091, France
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