Breathing support for very early preemies
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks back at the medical records of very tiny, premature babies (born before 32 weeks and weighing less than 1500 grams) who started breathing support like CPAP or a nasal cannula shortly after birth. The goal is to learn how well this type of breathing help works for them.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born before 32 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby weighed less than 1500 grams (about 3 pounds 5 ounces) at birth.
- Your baby started breathing support (like CPAP or a nasal cannula) within the first few hours of life.
- Your baby is cared for in one of the participating NICUs (hospital newborn intensive care units).
- Your baby did not have a breathing tube placed right at birth for a breathing machine.
- Your baby does not have a major birth defect (like a serious heart or diaphragm problem) or a known genetic condition.
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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