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Could a common painkiller save tiny preemies from heart complications?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving acetaminophen (a common pain reliever) to extremely preterm babies (born before 28 weeks) could help close a blood vessel in the heart that normally closes after birth. The trial involved 804 infants across Europe and aimed to improve survival wit…
Matched conditions: EXTREME PREMATURITY
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 00:27 UTC
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Preemie brain shield: epo shows promise in landmark trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving a drug called erythropoietin (Epo) to extremely premature babies (born at 24-27 weeks) could lower their risk of death or severe brain problems later in childhood. Over 900 babies received either Epo or a placebo within their first day of life. Th…
Matched conditions: EXTREME PREMATURITY
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:52 UTC
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New method may spare tiniest babies from breathing tubes
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a gentler way to give lung medicine (surfactant) to extremely premature babies (22-25 weeks) right in the delivery room. The goal was to see if this method could reduce the need for breathing tubes and mechanical ventilation in the first 72 hours of life. Sixty …
Matched conditions: EXTREME PREMATURITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:05 UTC
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Do early antibiotics harm fragile newborns? major trial investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether giving antibiotics to extremely low birthweight babies in their first week of life leads to more health problems. The trial included 359 stable premature infants born between 23 and 30 weeks. Researchers compared babies who received antibiotics to tho…
Matched conditions: EXTREME PREMATURITY
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Michael Morowitz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:07 UTC