Early Weaning From Incubator To Crib

Launched by AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY · Jan 19, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether moving premature infants out of incubators and into cribs or bassinets earlier—specifically when they weigh around 1600 grams (about 3.5 pounds)—is safe and beneficial. The researchers believe that this early transition might help babies leave the hospital sooner while still growing at a healthy rate. They will closely monitor how long the babies stay in the hospital and how well they gain weight after being weaned from the incubator.

To participate in this study, infants need to have been born weighing less than 1600 grams. However, babies who have certain health conditions, like slow heart rates, need special light therapy, or require extra help breathing, are not eligible. If your baby meets the criteria, they will be part of a study that aims to improve care for newborns by exploring new ways to support their growth and recovery in a safe environment.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Infants with a birth weight \<1600 gm
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Infants who have bradycardia (HR\<80 bpm) that require stimulation for resolution.
• • Infants who require phototherapy.
• • Infants who require respiratory support \>2 liter per minute flow by nasal cannula, oxygen need can vary between 21-100%.
• • Infants with major congenital anomalies