Early Total Enteral Feeding Versus Convention Enteral Feeding in Preterm Infants 27-32 Weeks of Gestation — ETEFVsCEF  

Enteral Feeding Intolerance Clinical Trial

Official title: Early Total Enteral Feeding Versus Convention Enteral Feeding in Preterm Neonates Between 27 to 32 Weeks of Gestation: A Randomized Control Trial

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

The objective of the study is to compare the time of attainment of full enteral feeds in preterm neonates between 27-32 weeks of gestation started on early total enteral feeding (ETEF) with those started on conventional enteral feeding (CEF).

Clinical Trial Description

Enrolled participants will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups: 1) early total enteral feeding (ETEF) or 2) conventional enteral feeding (CEF). Regardless of study group assignment, mother's own breast milk (MOM) is the feed of choice and donor human milk is being offered if the MOM is not enough to complete the intervention as assigned

Intervention group: Feeds will be initiated with a target volume of 80 ml/kg/day starting within the first two hours after birth. Volumes will increased by 20 ml/kg/day till day 4 (total 140 ml/kg/d) and then 150ml/kg/day on day 5.

Control group: This group will receive enteral feeding volumes at a rate of 20 ml/kg/day starting within the first two hours after birth and rest of the daily requirement as Total parenteral nutrition. Volumes will be increased by 20 ml/kg/day till day 3 and thereafter by 30 ml/kg/d till 150ml/kg/day on day 6. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Enteral Feeding Intolerance
• Premature Birth
• Very Preterm Maturity of Infant

• NCT number: NCT06076460
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Lady Hardinge Medical College
• Contact: Sushma Nangia, DM (Neo)
• Phone: 9810838181
• Email: drsnangia@gmail.com
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 11, 2022
• Completion date: March 10, 2024