Stopping light therapy early in newborns with blood breakdown
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital, Immune system & allergy, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks for a safe threshold to stop the “light therapy” (phototherapy) in newborns who have jaundice caused by blood cell breakdown (hemolytic disease). It may help some babies avoid unnecessary extra days of treatment while still staying safe.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born at 35 weeks or later (term or late-preterm).
- Your baby has signs of blood breakdown (hemolysis), such as: positive DAT with blood group mismatch, and/or a hemoglobin drop of 2 g/dL within 24 hours.
- Your baby does not have a major birth defect.
- Your baby does not have a serious surgical problem.
- Your baby does not have direct (conjugated) high bilirubin.
- Your baby does not have sepsis (a serious body infection).
Quick eligibility check
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