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Preemie brain boost: drug may reduce transfusions and improve thinking skills
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a weekly injection of darbepoetin in 650 very premature infants (born at 23-28 weeks). The goal was to see if it could improve their thinking and learning abilities at age 2, compared to a placebo. The drug also aimed to reduce the number of blood transfusions t…
Matched conditions: NEONATAL
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NICHD Neonatal Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Sniffing away the ouch: scents may soothe newborns during blood test
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether exposing newborns to scents like lavender or vanilla during a routine heel prick (blood test) could reduce their crying, pain, and stress. 120 healthy full-term babies took part. The goal was to find a simple, drug-free way to make this common procedure …
Matched conditions: NEONATAL
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New drug combo may cut pain meds for newborns on ventilators
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine to standard fentanyl treatment could reduce the amount of pain medicine needed by full-term newborns on breathing machines. 40 infants participated. Researchers measured how many extra pain doses were needed and monitored for side …
Matched conditions: NEONATAL
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC
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New monitor could help preemie babies in pain without extra pokes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a special monitor called NIPE that looks at heart rate changes to see if it can measure pain or discomfort in very premature babies (born before 34 weeks) who are on breathing machines and sedated. Researchers watched 50 babies before, during, and after care to …
Matched conditions: NEONATAL
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC