DHA and ARA supplements for small preterm babies
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving early supplements of DHA and ARA (nutrients important for brain and eye development) to very small premature infants can improve health outcomes.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 22 weeks and 32 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.
- Your baby's birth weight was less than the 25th percentile for their age (meaning they were smaller than most babies at that stage).
- Your baby does not have a major birth defect or chromosomal condition.
- Your baby is not considered terminally ill or receiving only comfort care.
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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