Chest x-ray vs ultrasound for newborn pneumonia
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares chest X-ray and lung ultrasound to see which is better at diagnosing pneumonia in newborns. If your baby has pneumonia, this trial may help improve how it is detected and treated.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be 28 days old or younger (newborn).
- Your baby is currently admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- A doctor has diagnosed your baby with pneumonia.
- Your baby must not have a major heart or lung birth defect that affects imaging.
- Your baby must not have a life-threatening birth condition or chromosome problem.
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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