Comparing two breathing help methods for newborns at birth
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to help newborns who need breathing support right after birth. It looks at whether giving steady air with chest presses or using a 3:1 rhythm of breaths to presses works better. This could help improve care for babies born not breathing well.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be born between 28 and 43 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby must be scheduled to receive full resuscitation (all possible help) at birth.
- Your baby must not have known major birth defects or chromosome problems.
- Your baby must be born at one of the study hospitals (not transferred after birth).
Quick eligibility check
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