Lung ultrasound at birth for extremely premature babies
Part of Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial uses a lung ultrasound (a safe, painless scan) right after birth to help doctors understand the lungs of very premature babies (born before 26 weeks). It aims to see if this early scan can guide better breathing support.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be born before 26 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby has not yet received surfactant medicine before the lung ultrasound.
- Your baby is not receiving comfort care only (no intensive treatments planned).
- Your baby does not have a serious birth defect or chromosome problem.
- A lung ultrasound must be possible for your 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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