Ultrasound markers for treating heart duct in premature infants
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how certain signs seen on ultrasound can help doctors manage a common heart condition in premature babies called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Your baby's heart ultrasound will be checked for these signs, which may guide treatment decisions.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be born before 34 weeks of pregnancy or weigh less than 1800 grams at birth.
- Your baby must be admitted to the NICU at Assiut University Children Hospital within the first 24 hours after birth.
- Your baby must have a heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) done between 24 and 72 hours after birth.
- Your baby cannot have a major heart problem other than PDA.
- Your baby cannot have severe infection with organ failure or life-limiting 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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