PREMATURE

This study tests whether a soft, FDA-approved belly band can help strengthen the abdominal muscles of premature babies who need breathing support (CPAP). Researchers will measure muscle thickness with ultrasound and see if babies reach full oral feeding earlier. About 40 infants …

This study tests whether giving a special fat called DHA early to very premature babies who are small at birth can help their heads grow better. About 152 babies will receive either DHA or a placebo to see if it improves head size without adding too much body fat. The goal is to …

This study looks at three methods of giving premature babies (born at 32 weeks or earlier) extra blood from the umbilical cord right after birth. The goal is to see which method best improves the baby's blood health and reduces complications. About 160 babies will take part, and …

This study tests whether giving lactase enzyme supplements to very premature babies (born at or before 32 weeks) can prevent feeding intolerance. About 120 infants will receive the supplement or a placebo starting within their first 72 hours of life. The goal is to reduce vomitin…

This study looks at whether a simple blood test called the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index can help predict the severity of heart artery disease in people who do not have diabetes but develop heart disease early. Researchers will study 180 adults aged 18 and older who have confi…

This study looks at how giving DHA and ARA (two types of healthy fats) to very premature babies affects their body's fat processing and development. Researchers will measure changes in blood fats and related markers. The goal is to understand how these supplements influence growt…

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 to see which is most acc…