Smell test for newborns with birth asphyxia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple smell test can help doctors better understand the risk of brain injury in newborns who had oxygen loss at birth. It may help identify babies who need extra monitoring without requiring cooling treatment.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born full-term (37 to 41 weeks).
- Your baby had signs of oxygen loss at birth, such as a low cord blood pH or high base excess.
- Your baby's Apgar score was less than 5 at 10 minutes after birth.
- You were at least 18 years old when you gave birth.
- You did not take any medications like antipsychotics, antidepressants, sedatives, anticonvulsants, or anxiety medications during pregnancy.
- You did not have any infections during pregnancy.
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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