Vitamin A Supplementation in Preterm Infants

Summary

Extremely low birth weight infants have decreased blood levels of Vitamin A. This Vitamin A deficiency may increase the risk of infections and chronic lung disease in these infants. This study will examine the effects of Vitamin A supplementation in premature babies born weighing less than 1500 grams (3.3 lbs).

Timeline

Start

2000-01

Primary completion

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Completion

2004-05

Drugs

Indications