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).
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)