To Determine the Best Feeding Practice in Preterm Infants on Non-invasive Ventilation.

Launched by RAJEEV KUMAR · Apr 11, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at the best way to feed preterm infants who need help breathing. Specifically, it is comparing two different feeding methods: continuous gavage feeds (which means feeding slowly through a tube) versus bolus feeds (feeding larger amounts at once) in infants who are on non-invasive breathing support, like a special kind of nasal prongs. The goal is to find out which method helps these babies reach full feeding quicker.

To be eligible for this study, infants must be born very early, between 24 and 34 weeks of pregnancy, and should be on non-invasive breathing support. They should also be receiving little or no feeding at the time they join the trial. If your baby meets these criteria, they might be able to participate. Families can expect close monitoring during the feeding process, and the trial is currently looking for participants. This study is important because it may help improve feeding practices for some of the smallest and most vulnerable infants.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Preterm Infants 24- 34 weeks of gestation
• • 2. On Non-invasive ventilation (NIPPV/CPAP/HFNC)
• • 3. Nothing by mouth (NPO) or on trophic feeds (\<20 ml/kg/day) at the time of randomization.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Gestational Age \> 34 weeks
• • 2. Infants on invasive ventilation or low flow nasal cannula and on feeding volume more than trophic feeds.
• • 3. Major congenital anomalies.