PREMATURITY

This study looks at whether adding extra nutrients (fortification) to breast milk earlier (between days 4-7) helps very preterm infants (born 29-33 weeks) grow better and develop a healthier gut compared to waiting until days 10-14. Eighty infants will be randomly assigned to one…

This study tests whether giving a special mix of three Bifidobacterium probiotics to premature babies in the NICU can improve their gut bacteria balance and reduce harmful germs. Researchers will compare two groups of 72 preterm infants—one receiving the probiotic and one not—by …

This study aimed to see if contrast-enhanced ultrasound and elastography can measure brain blood flow and stiffness in preterm babies as well as MRI does. Researchers planned to scan preterm infants when they reached their due date and compare the results with standard MRI. Howev…

This study looks at whether a new, low-cost test called the INTER-NDA can effectively screen for developmental delays in 2-year-old children who were born preterm. Researchers will assess 800 children in Switzerland to see if this tool can be used more widely, especially in place…

This study examines whether extreme environmental and security-related conditions, such as war or natural disasters, increase the risk of premature birth or low birth weight. Researchers will analyze data from 100,000 infants born at a single medical center since 1995. The goal i…

This study follows about 51 premature infants (born before 37 weeks and weighing 2.75 pounds or less) who received donor human milk in the NICU. Researchers want to see how these babies grow and develop after they go home. The goal is to learn whether an exclusive human milk diet…