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The neoGASTRIC trial: Avoiding routine gastric residual volume measurement in neonatal critical care
Premature babies fed through a tube often have their stomach contents checked regularly to see how they digest milk. The neoGASTRIC study looks at whether stopping these routine checks helps premature babies reach full milk feeds more quickly and safely. It compares two standard care approaches already used in hospitals.
United Kingdom · England · Northern Ireland - recruiting
Expected and Actual Preterm-Birth and Parental Distress: Impact on Children's Mental Health
This study looks at the mental health and development of children aged 6 to 11 who were born early or full-term. Researchers want to understand how being born early and parents' stress might affect a child's mental well-being as they grow up.
Germany - not yet recruitingPHASE2
Caffeine for Infants Born at 28 to 34 Weeks Receiving Respiratory Support
This study looks at whether caffeine can help premature babies (born between 28 and 34 weeks) who need help breathing. It aims to see if a larger study is possible and if caffeine helps these babies leave the hospital sooner. Babies receive daily caffeine or a dummy medicine while needing breathing support.
Canada - recruitingNA
E-health-supported Diagnostic and Intervention in Preterm Born Children and Their Families
This study looks at how a special app can help families with babies born a bit early (premature). It aims to support them mentally and physically, right from when they leave the hospital, to help premature babies and their families thrive.
Germany - recruitingNA
Continuous Delivery Room Skin-to-skin-study for Moderate and Late Preterm Infants
This study looks at how immediate skin-to-skin contact with mothers at birth affects babies born a little early. Researchers want to see if it changes how babies handle stress and helps with their long-term health and development compared to babies separated right after birth.
Germany - active not recruiting
The Use of Wireless Sensors in Neonatal Intensive Care
This study is looking at a new wireless monitoring system for babies in intensive care. It wants to see if the ANNE™ system is safe, accurate, and easy to use compared to the usual wired monitors. It's for both full-term and premature babies.
Canada - active not recruitingNA
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) Levels During Resuscitation of Preterm Infants at Birth (The POLAR Trial).
This study aims to find the best way to use a breathing support called PEEP for premature babies right after birth. It compares two methods of giving PEEP to help open their tiny lungs and reduce breathing problems, hoping for fewer long-term lung issues.
United States · Australia · Austria - recruitingNA
Effect of Nasal CPAP Versus NIPPV On Diaphragm Electrical Activity (Edi) In VLBW Preterm Infants
This study looks at how different breathing support methods (CPAP and NIPPV) affect premature babies' breathing muscles. We want to see which method helps very tiny babies breathe best by measuring their diaphragm activity. The goal is to improve breathing support for these vulnerable infants.
Canada - recruiting
Health-Related Quality-of-Life and Household Financial and Wellbeing Impacts of Prematurity and Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC).
This study looks at how having a very premature baby, especially one with a serious bowel problem called NEC, affects families in the UK. Researchers want to understand the impact on the baby's health and the family's finances and well-being over the first year after leaving the hospital.
United Kingdom - active not recruiting
Is the Vaginal Microbiome and Metabolome Associated With Spontaneous Preterm Birth (sPTB) in Multiple Pregnancies?
This study looks at tiny germs in the vagina of women carrying twins. We want to see if these germs are linked to twin babies being born too early. The goal is to find ways to predict and prevent early births in twin pregnancies.
United Kingdom