PREMATURE

This study looks at three methods of giving premature babies (born at 32 weeks or earlier) extra blood from the placenta right after birth: intact cord milking, cut-cord milking, and delayed cord clamping. Researchers want to see which method best improves the baby's blood health…

This study tests whether giving a DHA supplement early to very preterm infants who are growth-restricted can improve head growth without adding too much body fat. About 152 babies born before 33 weeks and weighing less than the 25th percentile will take part. Researchers will mea…

This study tests whether a soft, FDA-approved belly band can help premature babies on breathing support develop stronger abdominal muscles. Researchers will measure muscle thickness with ultrasound and see if babies reach full oral feeding earlier. The study involves 40 premature…

This study tests whether giving lactase enzyme supplements to very premature babies (born at or before 32 weeks) can prevent feeding intolerance, a common problem in the NICU. Researchers will enroll 120 infants and measure vomiting, stomach swelling, and leftover milk in the sto…

This study looks at 180 non-diabetic adults with early coronary artery disease to see if a simple blood test called the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index can predict how many arteries are blocked. Participants will have their TyG index measured and compared to their angiogram resu…

This study looks at how giving DHA and ARA (types of healthy fats) to very premature babies affects their fat metabolism and body development. Researchers will measure changes in blood fats and other markers related to growth and inflammation. The goal is to understand how these …

This study looks at whether a lung ultrasound done shortly after birth can predict which late preterm babies (born 34–36 weeks) will have breathing problems in the first two days of life. Researchers will compare three different ultrasound scoring methods in 300 newborns. The goa…