Could low vitamin a in cord blood harm preterm infants?
NCT ID NCT07296393
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
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.
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What this could mean
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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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