PREMATURE INFANT

This international study aims to find the safest amount of oxygen to use when helping very premature babies breathe right after birth. It will compare starting with 30% oxygen versus 60% oxygen in about 1,200 infants born before 29 weeks. The main goal is to see which approach le…

This study is testing a new digital support program for parents of very premature babies. The goal is to see if coaching parents through video sessions over two years can improve the child's thinking, movement, and language skills. Families are randomly assigned to receive this n…

This study is testing whether adding two special sugars found in human milk to premature babies' nutrition helps them tolerate feedings better and grow properly. Researchers will compare 188 very small, premature babies receiving the supplement with similar babies from past hospi…

This study is testing whether parents can safely and effectively help their premature babies learn to suck and feed. Parents are trained to perform gentle mouth exercises on their baby daily for two weeks. The goal is to see if this helps babies transition from tube feeding to bo…

This study is testing a new, radiation-free imaging system called EIT to see how well it can show lung function in people with breathing problems. Researchers will use it on children and adults with conditions like chronic lung disease or muscle weakness, as well as healthy volun…

This study is testing whether virtual reality (VR) training helps parents of babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) learn caregiving skills. Researchers will compare VR training to standard education to see if it improves parents' knowledge and confidence. The goal is …

This study is testing a new training program for nurses who care for premature babies. The training teaches nurses how to group medical tasks together to reduce how often the babies are disturbed, aiming to help them rest and grow better. The researchers will compare nurses who r…