Chest x-rays for early detection of heart problems in newborns
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether chest X-rays can help find heart problems in newborns early. If your baby is in the neonatal unit and has signs of a possible heart issue, this imaging test may help doctors detect and treat it sooner.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is a newborn, between 0 and 28 days old.
- Your baby is currently in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Your baby has signs that might point to a heart problem, such as bluish skin, a heart murmur, fast breathing, or low oxygen levels (below 95% in room air).
- A chest X-ray shows something that could be a heart issue.
- Or an ultrasound before birth suggested a possible heart problem.
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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