Could melatonin help save newborn brains after birth injury?
NCT ID NCT02621944
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding melatonin to standard cooling treatment can improve brain outcomes in newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a serious birth complication. About 70 full-term infants will receive different doses of melatonin to find the safest and most effective amount. The goal is to reduce brain damage and improve development in the first years of life.
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