Evaluation of Cerebral, Hemodynamic and Neuronal Activities in Neonates in the Immediate Postpartum

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying how the brain's nervous and blood flow systems interact in newborns right after birth, focusing on neonates at risk of oxygen deprivation and brain injury. This research aims to improve understanding of cerebral oxygenation and neuronal activity during this critical transition period. The study targets full-term neonates between 36 and 41 weeks gestational age and monitors brain function immediately after delivery to detect early signs of problems. The study uses a single sensor placed on the newborn's scalp within five minutes after birth to record two key signals: the brain's electrical activity via electroencephalogram (EEG) and cerebral tissue oxygen levels using oxymetry. These signals will be analyzed simultaneously to examine their correlation over time and frequency, aiming to reveal how the brain and blood flow systems work together during those first crucial minutes after birth. Participants will have EEG and cerebral oxygenation recorded during the first five minutes post-delivery. Researchers will analyze how these signals correlate and assess any relation to the mode of delivery. The study involves no masking or randomization, focusing on detailed measurements during this immediate postpartum window. The total participation is brief, centered on the initial minutes after birth, with ongoing data analysis to identify potential early brain malfunctions.

Neonate Cerebral Activity in Immediate Post Partum