Thyroid hormone treatment for very small babies with low thyroid levels
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This study tests whether giving thyroid hormone to very small premature babies with slightly low thyroid levels helps them grow and develop better. It is for babies born small for their age and weighing less than 1500 grams.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born early and is small for their age, weighing less than 1500 grams (about 3 pounds 5 ounces).
- Your baby was admitted to the study hospital's newborn intensive care unit within 7 days of birth.
- Your baby's thyroid hormone (TSH) levels are between 6 and 20 mIU/mL, as measured in the first two weeks of life.
- You agree to give written permission for your baby to join the study.
- Your baby does not have certain serious conditions, like severe bleeding in the brain or major birth defects.
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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