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Effect of Birth on Immunological Parameters in Cord Blood

Completed
Conditions
Immunologic Activity Alteration
Registration Number
NCT03134768
Lead Sponsor
Danone Asia Pacific Holdings Pte, Ltd.
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to understand the immediate effect of birth on immunological parameters in vaginally born cord blood.

Detailed Description

The main purpose of the study is to understand the immediate effect of birth on immunological parameters in vaginally born cord blood and also whether mode and duration of delivery has an influence on immune parameters in cord blood.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant mothers undergoing normal vaginal delivery
Exclusion Criteria
  • Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 2 weeks prior to birth

    • Antenatal antibiotics treatment (2 weeks prior to birth)
    • Diabetes mellitus requiring insulin treatment during pregnancy
    • Uncontrollable Hyperthyroidism during pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Allergen Stimulated Cytokine Expression in the Supernatants of Cord Blood Mononuclear Cells (CBMC)1 year

Cellular response to allergen stimulation will be measured in supernatants of cultured cord blood mononuclear cells.

Cytokines Profile in Cord Blood Plasma1 year

Following cytokines will be part of the profile: IL-6, IL-1, IL-2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-7, IL-8, IL-10, IL12p70, IL-13, IL-17, G-CSF, GM-CSF, IFNg, MCP-1(MCAF), MIP-1b, TNFa

Cord Blood Immunoglobulin Levels1 year

Immunoglobulin levels will be measured in cord blood plasma

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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