L-carnitine for preterm babies with breathing problems
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving L-carnitine, a nutrient that helps cells make energy, to premature newborns with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) can improve their health. It may help their bodies cope better in the NICU.
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Who can take part
- Born prematurely (before 37 weeks)
- Has respiratory distress syndrome (trouble breathing after birth)
- Admitted to the NICU within 24 hours of birth
- No known bowel or digestive tract birth defects
- No confirmed or suspected infection (sepsis) at the time of enrollment
- Expected to survive more than 48 hours according to the doctor
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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