Caffeine for breathing help in late preterm babies
Treatments studied
Part of Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if giving caffeine to late preterm babies with breathing problems helps them need less breathing support. It could be an extra treatment alongside standard care.
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Who can take part
- Born between 34 and 36 weeks of pregnancy
- Has trouble breathing after birth
- Needs breathing support like a ventilator, a mask that pushes air, or a nasal cannula with extra oxygen above 50%
- Not admitted to the hospital for reasons other than breathing problems
- Does not have certain birth defects or heart issues requiring treatment
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