Breast milk nose drops for brain injury in newborns
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving fresh breast milk as nose drops can help newborns with brain injury from lack of oxygen. It aims to see if this simple treatment can improve brain recovery.
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Who can take part
- Newborn must have moderate or severe brain injury due to lack of oxygen at birth
- Newborn must be receiving cooling therapy (therapeutic hypothermia)
- Baby must be at least 35 weeks into pregnancy and less than 48 hours old
- Cooling treatment must last for 72 hours
- Parent or guardian must give permission
- Mother must be able and willing to provide fresh breast milk
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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