Why the golden hour protocol may not help some very premature babies
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at why the 'golden hour' protocol—special care given in the first hour after a very premature birth—might not work as well for some babies. It aims to find those reasons so care can be improved for other tiny newborns.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born very early, between 23 and 27 weeks plus 6 days (that is, before 28 weeks of pregnancy).
- Your baby weighed less than 1000 grams at birth (about 2 pounds 3 ounces).
- Your baby was born at Nice University Hospital.
- You are a parent or legal guardian who can give permission, and your baby is covered by health insurance.
- Before birth, the medical team did not decide to limit active treatment due to a severe condition (like a serious genetic problem or major birth defect).
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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