Lung ultrasound for babies born before 26 weeks
Part of Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study uses a lung ultrasound (a safe imaging test) right after birth to look at the lungs of very premature babies born before 26 weeks. It may help doctors find out how their lungs are doing and guide care.
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Who can take part
- The baby must be born before 26 weeks of pregnancy (extremely premature).
- The baby must not have already received a medication called surfactant (which helps open the lungs).
- The care team must not have decided to stop active treatment and move to comfort care.
- The baby must not have severe birth defects or chromosome problems.
- The hospital must be able to perform a lung ultrasound on the baby.
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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