Heart and lung testing in extremely premature babies
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how the hearts and lungs work in babies born very early (before 29 weeks). It may help researchers understand why some babies develop breathing and heart circulation problems and how to measure their recovery.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born before 29 weeks of pregnancy
- Your baby is currently in the NICU (newborn intensive care unit) or was followed at the hospital clinic after a NICU stay for prematurity
- Your baby does not have major birth heart problems (except an ASD, VSD, or PDA)
- Your baby does not have a serious birth lung or airway problem (like a blocked nose passage, trachea-esophagus connection, or certain airway malformations)
- Your baby does not have Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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