Folic acid to prevent anemia in extremely premature babies
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving folic acid (a type of B vitamin) to very premature babies can help prevent anemia, a condition where the body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells. The goal is to see if folic acid supplements are safe and effective for these tiny babies.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born before 29 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby is being cared for at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary.
- Your baby is at least 14 days old.
- Your baby is eating at least 100 milliliters of milk per kilogram of body weight each day.
- Your baby does not have any major birth defects or chromosomal conditions.
- Your baby does not have ongoing bleeding in the lungs or stomach.
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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