Testing CPAP for Premature Babies with Breathing Problems
Part of Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a breathing support method called CPAP for premature babies with breathing problems in Africa. It may help your baby get better oxygen and avoid more invasive treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your baby weighed between 750 grams (about 1 lb 10 oz) and 2000 grams (about 4 lb 6 oz) at birth, or was born between 24 and 35 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby has a Silverman Anderson Score of 5 or higher, which means they have moderate to severe trouble breathing.
- Your baby was admitted to the hospital within 24 hours after birth.
- Your baby does not have major birth defects, active bleeding in the lungs, or facial problems that would prevent the use of a breathing mask (CPAP).
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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