Gut health and bacteria in preterm babies
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how the gut works and what bacteria are in it for very early babies born at 24 to 32 weeks. It aims to understand gut health better to help improve care.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is less than 5 days old at the time of screening.
- Your baby was born between 24 and 32 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby does not have serious gut problems like bloody stool, a very swollen belly, or green vomit.
- Your baby is not part of a triplet or higher multiple birth.
- Your baby does not have severe lack of oxygen at birth or certain serious health issues.
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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