Dexamethasone study for preterm labor lung development
Part of Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial studies how well dexamethasone works and how it behaves in the body when given during preterm labor to help the baby’s lungs mature. You may be able to join if you’re pregnant between 24–36 weeks and are receiving the study treatment per their schedule.
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Who can take part
- You are age 20 to 40 (including both ages).
- Your pregnancy is single or twin, and you’re between 24 and 36 weeks with preterm labor.
- Your body weight-to-height measure (BMI) is 18.5 to 27.9.
- You have not used antibiotics, probiotics, or prebiotics in the month before the stool (feces) sample.
- You plan to receive dexamethasone by injection (about 5 mg every 12 hours) to help the baby’s lungs.
- You are not in another clinical trial and have not taken certain medicines that could interfere with safety.
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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