Premature baby lung study aims to predict breathing risks
NCT ID NCT03906708
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 249 premature infants to understand how their lungs develop and whether certain lung function patterns predict breathing problems in the first year of life. Researchers measure lung diffusion capacity at 4 months of age. The goal is to identify which babies are at highest risk for complications, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors identify which premature infants are at highest risk for lung problems, leading to better monitoring and early interventions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve health outcomes, and results may not apply to all premature infants.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Jeff Bjerregaard
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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