Frequent Standardized Oral Care Using Human Milk in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · Aug 14, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of frequent and standardized oral care using human milk on very low birth weight (VLBW) infants who are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The goal is to see if this type of oral care can help prevent serious lung problems, such as pneumonia and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, which can occur in premature infants. Researchers will follow 168 infants who are born weighing less than 1500 grams and are less than 30 weeks old for four weeks after their birth.

To participate in this study, mothers need to be at least 18 years old, and their babies must meet the weight and gestational age criteria. Unfortunately, babies with certain birth defects or those who are not expected to survive more than seven days will not be eligible. Participants can expect to receive specialized oral care during their time in the NICU, which may help improve their overall health and reduce the risk of infections. This trial is currently recruiting, and it aims to provide valuable information on how to better care for these vulnerable infants.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion:
• • Mother ≥18 years of age
• • ≤ 30 weeks gestation
• • Born weighing ≤ 1500 grams
• Exclusion:
• • Congenital anomalies of the face, lungs, or gastrointestinal system
• • Not expected to live \> 7 days following delivery.