Red blood cell transfusions and complications in premature babies

This study tests whether red blood cells made from donated cord blood are safe and effective for very premature babies who need a transfusion. It may offer an alternative to standard donor blood for these fragile infants.

This study looks at the long-term eye health of people who were born prematurely and screened for a condition called retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), which affects the blood vessels in the eye. It aims to understand how their vision has developed over time.

This study tests a new educational program to help parents of premature babies understand the eye condition ROP (retinopathy of prematurity) and why screening is important. By taking part, you'll learn how to care for your baby's eye health and potentially prevent vision problems.

This study looks at how blood transfusions change stress-related substances in the blood of newborns. It might help doctors understand how transfusions affect babies in the NICU.

This study tests whether using cord blood (the blood left in the umbilical cord after birth) that is rich in fetal hemoglobin (the type of hemoglobin babies have before birth) can make blood transfusions safer and more personalized for very premature babies. If this works, it might reduce the need for multiple transfusions and improve outcomes for preterm infants.

This study looks at how different types of feeding affect the gut of very preterm babies when they receive a blood transfusion. If your baby qualifies, the team will do extra monitoring and ultrasound scans to learn more about gut health during transfusions.