To analyse the maturity of Lungs using Ultrasound in moderate and late premature babies, to see if they benefit from steroids before delivery.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- All mothers who are given antenatal steroids for any reason such as threatened preterm labour, elective or emergency preterm delivery
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2017/06/008826
- Lead Sponsor
- Kids Clinic India Pvt Ltd
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 200
Inclusion Criteria
all mothers with prescribed antenatal steroids for any reason such as threatened preterm labour, elective or emergency preterm delivery for conditions such as fetal growth restriction, pre- eclampsia, obstetric cholestasis, placenta previa, multiple pregnancy.. etc
Exclusion Criteria
gestational age < 34weeks, prior exposure to antenatal steroids
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method At birth, we assess the lung maturity and need for oxygen.Timepoint: At birth.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Accuracy and statistical significance of USS in predicting the maturity of the lungs.Timepoint: At birth