Comparing Two Surfactants for Premature Babies With Breathing Problems
Part of Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of surfactant (Calfactant and Poractant Alfa) given through a less invasive method to very premature babies with breathing problems. It aims to see if one works better at helping them breathe without needing a breathing tube.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born at a participating hospital.
- Your baby is between 24 weeks and 1 day and 29 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy (before 30 weeks).
- Your baby is less than 6 hours old.
- Your baby is on breathing support without a breathing tube (like CPAP or similar).
- Your baby has been diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) based on symptoms and chest X-ray.
- Your baby needs extra oxygen (more than 30%) to keep oxygen levels in the target range (90-94%).
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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