Could low vitamin a in cord blood harm preterm infants?
NCT ID NCT07296393
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will measure vitamin A levels in the umbilical cord blood of 155 extremely preterm babies (born before 32 weeks). The goal is to see if low vitamin A is linked to serious health issues like lung disease, gut problems, bleeding in the brain, or eye damage. No treatment is given—researchers are just observing to find possible risk factors.
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 it works, this could help identify which preterm babies need extra vitamin A to prevent serious health problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can only show a link, not prove that vitamin A supplements would help. Results may not apply to other hospitals.
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