Ultrasound compared to X-ray for newborn breathing problems
Part of Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares using an ultrasound instead of a chest X-ray to diagnose breathing problems in premature babies. It may help find a safer way to check for respiratory distress syndrome in newborns.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born at 35 weeks of pregnancy or earlier
- Your baby shows signs of breathing trouble within the first 24 hours after birth
- A chest X-ray suggests respiratory distress syndrome
- You (or the legal guardian) agree to sign a consent form
- Your baby does not have major birth defects affecting the lungs or airway
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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