Ultrasound may help doctors time lifesaving lung treatment for preterm infants
NCT ID NCT06446453
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a lung ultrasound score can help doctors decide when to give surfactant therapy to premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome. Surfactant is a substance that helps babies' lungs stay open, but giving it too late can reduce its benefit. The trial will compare ultrasound-guided treatment decisions with current standard guidelines in 52 preterm infants born between 27 and 36 weeks of gestation. The goal is to see if this approach leads to earlier treatment and better breathing outcomes.
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Active substance
surfactant therapy guided by lung ultrasound score
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help doctors give surfactant earlier to premature babies with breathing problems, potentially improving their short-term recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (52 infants) comparing a new ultrasound-guided method to current guidelines. The results may not apply to all preterm infants or settings.
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Connecticut Children's
RECRUITINGHartford, Connecticut, 06106, United States
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