Managing pain after surgery in newborns
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how to better understand and treat pain in newborns who need surgery and care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Researchers want to improve pain management for babies recovering from surgical procedures.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be admitted to the NICU (newborn intensive care unit)
- Your baby must be having or have had a surgical procedure
- Your baby must be receiving post-operative care (recovery care after surgery) at the study hospital
- Your baby cannot be having major heart surgery
- You and the other parent (or legal guardian) must give permission for your baby to participate
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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