Could extra vitamin d help preemie babies breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT05615311
First seen May 31, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving extremely preterm infants (born at 28 weeks or less) a higher dose of vitamin D during their first two weeks of life can improve their breathing outcomes. 126 babies will be randomly assigned to receive either a high or low dose of vitamin D. Researchers will measure how much breathing support they need and use a special device to check lung function.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Vitamin D
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to reduce severe breathing problems in extremely preterm infants.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with only 126 infants, so results may not be conclusive. The benefit may be small or not appear at all.
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