Can blood tests predict lung injury in burned children?
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study is testing whether simple blood tests can predict a dangerous lung condition called ARDS in children with severe burns. Researchers will check the child's white blood cell and platelet counts to look for early warning signs that could help doctors treat them faster.
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Who can take part
- The child must be between 1 and 12 years old.
- The burn must have happened 24 hours ago or less, and be a thermal burn (from fire or hot liquid).
- The burn covers 20% to 40% of the child's body surface area.
- The child must not have other serious medical conditions like kidney or liver disease, anemia, chronic lung disease, or a weak immune system.
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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