U.S., March 3 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07442669) titled 'Utilization of Lung Ultrasound Score in Decision for Minimally Invasive Surfactant Administration' on Feb. 11.
Brief Summary: This prospective randomized controlled study aims to determine if using a lung ultrasound score can lead to a faster diagnosis of severe respiratory distress syndrome and quicker administration of surfactant in moderately and late-preterm infants. The research will involve 100 infants, with 67 in the prospective group and 33 serving as controls.
The primary goal is to shorten the time to treatment for these vulnerable newborns. The study will also assess whether this ultrasound-guided approach improves short...