Ultrasound monitoring for newborns with breathing problems
Part of Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to monitor lung function and blood flow in premature babies who receive surfactant, a medicine that helps their lungs open. It aims to see if ultrasound can help doctors better track how well the treatment works.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be born before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby must have a breathing problem called respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) or be at risk for it.
- The doctor must have decided your baby needs surfactant treatment.
- Your baby must not have major birth defects affecting the lungs.
- Your baby must not need a breathing tube inserted right after birth in the delivery room.
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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