Probiotics for preterm infants
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving probiotics to very premature babies helps their health. It aims to identify which babies benefit most from this treatment.
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Who can take part
- Born before 32 weeks of pregnancy
- Birth weight less than 1500 grams
- No major birth defects
- Able to be fed through the gut (not only through an IV)
- Birth weight at least 800 grams
- At least 23 weeks of pregnancy at birth
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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