Antibiotics only when symptoms appear for preterm babies
Part of Genetic & congenital, Infections, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares giving antibiotics to all preterm babies at risk of infection versus giving them only if symptoms develop. It aims to find out if waiting is safer and reduces unnecessary antibiotic use.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 26 and 34 weeks of pregnancy
- Your baby is at least 4 hours old
- Your baby's water broke more than 18 hours before birth
- Your baby has no signs of infection at 4 hours of age (like breathing trouble, seizures, or feeding issues)
- Your baby has not already received antibiotics
- Your baby is not part of a multiple birth (twins, triplets, etc.)
Quick eligibility check
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