Surfactant given in 1 vs. 5 minutes for very preterm babies
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares giving a breathing treatment (surfactant) over 1 minute versus 5 minutes to help very premature babies born before 28 weeks. The goal is to see which timing helps the baby's breathing and heart rate stabilize better.
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Who can take part
- Baby is under 28 weeks of pregnancy (up to 27 weeks and 6 days).
- Baby needs surfactant medicine given through a thin tube (LISA method) within the first 3 days after birth.
- Baby does not need a breathing tube or the INSURE method.
- Baby does not have serious heart, lung, or brain problems.
- Baby does not have bleeding in the brain (IVH) greater than grade 2 or damage to brain cavities.
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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