Ultrasound to measure thyroid size in healthy newborns
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound (a safe imaging test) to measure the size of the thyroid gland in healthy newborn babies. It aims to understand normal thyroid volume in Italian babies, which could help future care.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be a healthy full-term newborn (born between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy).
- There must be no health issues or complications at birth.
- Your baby must not have any birth defects.
- Your baby's newborn screening must show normal thyroid hormone (TSH) levels.
- Your pregnancy must have taken place in Italy (because iodine levels differ by country).
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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