Heart ultrasound in sick newborns in the NICU
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests how using a heart ultrasound (echocardiography) can help doctors better manage care for very sick newborns in the NICU. It may help guide treatment for babies who are unstable, regardless of their weight or how early they were born.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be a newborn, between 0 and 28 days old, and in the NICU.
- Your baby must have signs of being very sick or unstable (like trouble breathing or low blood pressure).
- You must be able to give permission for your baby to be in the study.
- Your baby cannot have a heart defect, except for PDA, PFO, or a small ASD.
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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