Tiny filters, big hope: new study aims to shield newborns from IV dangers
NCT ID NCT05537389
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding a filter to the IV lines of newborns in intensive care can reduce infections and inflammation. Tiny particles in IV fluids may harm babies, and filters might block them. Researchers will compare 736 newborns who get the filter to those who don't, tracking how many develop sepsis-like episodes.
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Città della Salute e della Scienza
RECRUITINGTorino, Italia, 10100, Italy
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