Clinical trials: Premature; Infant, Light-for-dates
Premature; Infant, Light-for-dates, Feeding Patterns
Comparison of Regional Splanchnic Tissue Oxygenation Measured by NIRS in Preterm Babies Fed Bolus Versus Continuous Feeding
Early initiation of enteral feeding, achievement of full enteral feeding and cessation of parenteral nutrition are extremely important in the very premature infant.
- Trial name
- NCT02072109
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Premature; Infant, Light-for-dates, Breastfeeding
Probiotics and Early Microbial Contact in Preterm Neonates
Probiotics are live microbes which, when administered in sufficient amounts, confer a health benefit to the host. According to recent clinical trials, administration of probiotics to very low birth weight infants significantly…
- Trial name
- ProPre (NCT01454661)
- Testing
- LGG, LGG+Bb-12
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Parent-Child Relations, Premature; Infant, Light-for-dates
The Effectiveness of Audiovisual Intervention
The objective of this clinical study is to understand the current status of parent-child bond, parenting role perception and well-being of fathers of preterm infants, and to explore the effect of audio-visual interventions on…
- Conditions
- Parent-Child Relations, Premature; Infant, Light-for-dates, Premature Infant Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06525142
- Testing
- Audiovisual Intervention
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Premature; Infant, Light-for-dates
Early Progressive Feeding in Human-Milk Fed Extremely Preterm Infants: A Randomized Trial
To test the hypothesis that progressive feeding without minimal enteral feeding (MEF) compared to progressive feeding preceded by a 4-day course of MEF will result in an increased number of days alive on full enteral feeding in…
- Trial name
- NCT02915549
- Testing
- Progressive Feeding without MEF, Progressive Feeding with MEF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Infant; Premature, Light-For-Dates
Nephrocalcinosis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Extremely premature children benefit from specific follow-up that requires high nutritional intake and the use of specific therapies that expose them to the risk of nephrocalcinosis.
- Trial name
- NCT04860583
- Testing
- Renal ultrasound
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Premature; Infant, Light-for-dates, Neonatal Disease
The Effect of the Physiotherapy Program Applied in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The aim of our study is to examine the effects of the physiotherapy program applied in the NICU on motor performance, behavior, transition time to full enteral feeding, and feeding performance in preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Premature; Infant, Light-for-dates, Neonatal Disease, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Motor Delay
- Trial name
- NCT05845684
- Testing
- Physiotherapy application, Control Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Premature, Light-For-Dates Without Mention of Fetal Malnutrition, Unspecified
Nutritive Sucking Patterns in Premature Infants
In this pilot trial, the investigators will determine the feasibility of monitoring nutritive sucking patterns to facilitate the transition from tube to oral feeding in extremely-low-birth weight (ELBW) infants
- Conditions
- Premature, Light-For-Dates Without Mention of Fetal Malnutrition, Unspecified, Feeding Patterns
- Trial name
- NCT04561700
- Testing
- Reporting of sucking patterns captured by Instrumented Bottle, Control
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Premature; Infant, Light-for-dates
Re-feeding Gastric Residuals in Preterm Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether re-feeding of gastric residuals reduces the time needed to establish full enteral feedings in premature infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01420263
- Testing
- Re-feeding residuals, Fresh Feeding Breastmilk or Formula only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Prematurity, Light-For-Dates
Early Human Milk Fortification After Early, Exclusive, Enteral Nutrition in Very Preterm Infants
In this proposed clinical trial, the investigators will randomize 80 very preterm (VPT) infants to receive either early (between day 4 and 7) or delayed (between day 10 and 14) fortification and determine if providing early…
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Light-For-Dates, Enteral Feeding Intolerance
- Trial name
- ENACT+ (NCT05525585)
- Testing
- Early HMF, Delayed HMF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Premature; Infant, Light-for-dates, Enteral Feeding Intolerance
Exclusive Enteral Nutrition in Preterm Neonates
To test the hypothesis that early exclusive enteral nutrition with the minimal use of parenteral nutrition will improve preterm infants' nutritional outcomes when compared to delayed progression of enteral nutrition and prolonged…
- Trial name
- ENACT (NCT04337710)
- Testing
- Exclusive Enteral Nutrition, Progressive Enteral Nutrition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Infant Malnutrition, Light-For-Dates With Signs of Fetal Malnutrition
Early DHA/ARA Supplementation in Growth-restricted Very Preterm Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Growth-restricted very preterm infants (VPT) are born without adequate fat mass (FM) deposits and low docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) concentrations.
- Conditions
- Infant Malnutrition, Light-For-Dates With Signs of Fetal Malnutrition, Premature, Nutrition Disorder, Infant
- Trial name
- NCT06207071
- Testing
- DHA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Premature; Infant, Light-for-dates
Cue-based Tactile Stimulation and Infant Stress Reactivity
The present study is an examination of cue-directed tactile stimulation (CTDS), administered by mothers and NICU nurses, on infant and maternal stress reactivity, infant immune system functioning, maternal parenting cognitions…
- Trial name
- NCT01121523
- Testing
- Cue directed tactile stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Premature; Infant, Light-for-dates
Effect of Protein Intake on Preterm Infant Body Composition
The investigators will compare weight gain based on fat accretion and change in body composition in preterm infants receiving different amounts of enteral protein.
- Trial name
- NCT02353013
- Testing
- Protein supplementation, Standard fortification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma