Pain scale for extremely premature babies in intensive care
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study is creating a new scale to better measure pain and discomfort in extremely premature babies (born before 27 weeks) who are in the neonatal intensive care unit. The goal is to improve how we assess and manage their pain.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born before 27 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby is at least 48 hours old.
- Your baby is currently in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- At least one parent or legal guardian agrees to participate.
- Your baby is not in a critical condition with a risk of dying soon.
- Your baby does not have severe brain damage or major brain malformations.
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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