Fat supplement to help premature babies' lungs
Part of Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a special fat supplement to the feeding of very premature babies can help prevent or reduce lung damage, which is common in babies born early. The supplement is given through a feeding tube.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born at or before 29 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby is being treated at Papageorgiou Hospital in Greece.
- You are willing to give written permission for your baby to be in the study within 48 hours of birth.
- Your baby does not have any major birth defects or a very short life expectancy.
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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