Could melatonin help save newborn brains?
NCT ID NCT02621944
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding melatonin to standard cooling treatment can help protect the brains of newborns with HIE (a birth injury from lack of oxygen). About 70 full-term babies will receive different doses of melatonin to find the safest and most effective amount. The goal is to improve long-term thinking and movement skills.
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Florida Hospital for Children
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