Gut nerve stimulation study for high-risk newborns
Part of Genetic & congenital, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether stimulating the nerves in the gut can help improve digestion in high-risk newborns, specifically those born very early or with a diaphragmatic hernia. It takes place at Amalia Children's Hospital and aims to find a way to help these babies' intestines work better.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be born before 30 weeks of pregnancy, or have a condition called congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
- Your baby must be born at Amalia Children's Hospital or be admitted there within the first day of life.
- Your baby must not have had severe oxygen deprivation at birth (low Apgar score and pH).
- Your baby must not have major birth defects other than CDH, or a metabolic disease needing a special diet.
- Both parents or guardians must give written permission for the baby to join the study.
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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