Initiation of Oral Feeding at 30 Versus 33 Weeks Postmenstrual Age

Completed · Phase 2/Phase 3

Conditions studied: Prematurity

In brief

The purpose of the study is to determine if earlier initiation of oral (by mouth as opposed to tube) feedings in premature infants results in earlier attainment of full oral feedings and/or discharge.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01787019

Run by

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

People needed

66

Starts

2013-01-01

Expected to finish

2016-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-05-13

Who can join

Age: any, up to 0. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Gestational age <= 29 weeks at birth
• Tolerating enteral feedings for at least 3 days before 30 weeks postmenstrual age

You may not qualify if…

• Neurologic, cardiac, respiratory, or gastrointestinal disorders that interfere with oral feeding

Where it is running

• Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital — Houston, Texas, United States

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