How blood transfusions affect stress markers in newborns
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at how blood transfusions change stress-related substances in the blood of newborns. It might help doctors understand how transfusions affect babies in the NICU.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) after birth.
- Parents or guardians have signed a consent form allowing participation.
- Baby is a newborn (up to 48 hours old when admitted for part B).
- Baby does not have major birth defects or inherited blood disorders like sickle cell disease.
- Baby did not receive a blood transfusion before birth.
- Parents and doctors are committed to full life support for the baby.
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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