Randomized Controlled Trial of Higher-Volume Feedings in Preterm Neonates

Infant Premature Clinical Trial

Official title: Randomized Controlled Trial of Higher-Volume Feedings in Preterm Neonates

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

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

Clinical Trial Description

The proposed trial is designed to test the primary hypothesis that in preterm infants weighing 1001-2500 grams at birth and who are less than or equal to 32 weeks gestation, feeding goals of 180-200 ml/kg/day will increase weight gain (g/k/day) from time of enrollment to discharge home or 36 weeks post-menstrual age (PMA)(whichever comes first) more than the commonly used feeding goal volume of 140-160 ml/kg/day (usual feeding goal). This is a pilot study to determine the safety of increased volumes of feedings as opposed to fortification of feedings. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Infant Premature

• NCT number: NCT02377050
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 2015
• Completion date: June 2018