Randomized Controlled Trial of Higher-Volume Feedings in Preterm Neonates

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Conditions studied: Infant Premature

In brief

The primary hypothesis is that preterm infants who are less than or equal to 32 weeks gestation and weigh 1001-2500 grams at birth will have an increase in weight gain with a feeding goal of 180-200 ml/kg/day more than the commonly used feeding goal of 140-160 ml/kg/day

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02377050

Run by

University of Alabama at Birmingham

People needed

224

Starts

2015-01-01

Expected to finish

2018-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-06-18

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Inborn or outborn infants born at a gestational age of 32 weeks or less; Birthweight 1001-2500; Feeding volume of at least 120 ml/kg/day; Enrolled prior to 28 days of age and prior to exceeding 32 weeks

You may not qualify if…

• Hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosis; History of necrotizing enterocolitis Bell Stage II or greater; Known gastrointestinal or neurologic malformations; Prior or planned enrollment into the NICHD MILK Trial; Terminal illness or decision to withhold or limit support

Where it is running

• University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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