INFANT, PREMATURE

This study tests whether using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during resuscitation helps extremely low birth weight infants (born before 28 weeks) breathe better and avoid lung damage. Half of the babies receive standard care…

This pilot study tested whether waiting 30-45 seconds before clamping the umbilical cord, instead of clamping immediately, is feasible and might improve blood health in extremely low birth weight premature infants (24-27 weeks gestation). 54 infants were enrolled. The goal was to…

This study tested whether trained mothers who breastfed their own preterm babies could help other mothers of preterm infants breastfeed longer. Over 1,700 mother-infant pairs in European NICUs received either usual care or additional peer counseling during hospitalization and up …

This study collects heart rate, breathing, movement, and sound data from premature babies in hospital. The goal is to build a database that will help researchers develop new, non-invasive monitoring tools. These tools could one day reduce the need for wires and sensors, making ca…

This study looked at whether chest ultrasound can predict which premature babies (born before 34 weeks) will need surfactant—a substance that helps their immature lungs work better. Doctors currently decide based on oxygen levels, which can delay treatment. Researchers performed …

This study looked at 541 premature babies with a heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Half received ibuprofen to close the vessel, while the other half got only supportive care like fluids or diuretics. Researchers compared closure rates and complications to see…

This study looks at when preterm babies start to recognize their mother's voice and which part of the brain handles that. Researchers used brain scans (EEG and NIRS) on 22 preterm infants to measure brain activity when they heard different sounds. The goal is to understand how ea…