Using a face mask breathing support in premature babies with breathing trouble
Part of Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether delivering breathing support through a soft face mask (nasal non-invasive ventilation) can help premature babies who are having trouble breathing. Doctors will also use ultrasound to monitor their lungs.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby is breathing on their own but shows signs of breathing difficulty (fast breathing, flaring nostrils, pulling in of the chest, or grunting).
- Your baby does not need a breathing tube or a machine to breathe for them.
- Your baby does not have any major birth defects or serious heart problems (except a common small heart opening).
- Your baby was not severely oxygen-deprived at birth (Apgar score at 1 minute > 3).
Quick eligibility check
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