NEONATAL

This study tests whether giving newborns plasma from people who recently recovered from chikungunya can prevent brain swelling or death. The trial involves 60 newborns whose mothers had chikungunya around the time of birth. Researchers compare those who receive the plasma transfu…

This study looks at whether giving platelet transfusions only when platelet levels are very low is better for extremely premature babies (born at 23-26 weeks) than giving them at a higher threshold. The goal is to see if this approach helps more babies survive without major bleed…

This study aims to find normal levels of brain-specific proteins in healthy full-term newborns. By analyzing blood samples from 150 babies within their first week of life, researchers hope to create a reference range that can later help doctors detect brain injuries or developmen…

This study is translating and testing a special newborn neurological exam, called the Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination (HNNE), for use with high-risk babies in Turkey. High-risk infants include those born prematurely or with conditions that could affect brain develop…

This study looks at whether mindfulness and meditation techniques can help mothers of premature babies in the NICU produce more breastmilk and feel less stressed. About 40 mothers will learn these techniques and researchers will measure changes in milk volume, stress hormones, an…