Ultrasound could help preterm babies breathe easier, faster
NCT ID NCT07442669
First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tests whether a lung ultrasound score can help doctors decide faster when to give surfactant—a medicine that helps babies' lungs work—to preterm infants with respiratory distress. Researchers will include 100 babies born between 27 and 34 weeks who need breathing support. If the ultrasound shows severe lung issues, surfactant is given through a thin tube. The goal is to shorten the time to treatment and reduce the need for a breathing machine.
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Hackensack Univeristy Medical Center
Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
lung ultrasound
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make lung ultrasound a standard tool to quickly identify which preterm babies need surfactant, potentially reducing breathing complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to all hospitals. The ultrasound score may not reliably predict who needs treatment, and the study hasn't started yet.
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