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New treatment option for Prematurity
Official title Creating a Calmer NICU: Optimizing Growth and Brain Development in Preterm Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04911452
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Infants born preterm can spend months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) where they experience stressful but essential procedures. Untreated stress is associated with altered brain development.
- Time commitment: about 3 weeks
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 26 to 30
You may be able to join if
- Preterm infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the British Columbia (BC) Women's Hospital born at 26-30 completed weeks...
- Infants who are on continuous positive airway pressure or are ventilated;
- At least one parent/caregiver must speak sufficient English to provide consent
You likely can't join if
- Infants who have congenital anomalies, small for GA (per medical admission history), or have a history of maternal abuse of controlled drugs and...
- Infants that have pre-existing cardiovascular instability defined by shock/hypotension/need for cardiovascular drugs
- Infants receiving paralytic drugs;
- Infants that have major neurological injury (e.g. hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, hemorrhage/stroke);
- Infants who are beyond the 30th completed week GA (30 weeks + 6 days) at enrolment.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 3 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 26 weeks to 30 weeks. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.