PREMATURITY

This study tests whether giving a special mix of three Bifidobacterium probiotics to preterm infants in the NICU can improve their gut bacteria balance and reduce harmful germs. Researchers will compare babies who get the probiotic with those who do not, measuring changes in gut …

This study looks at whether adding extra nutrients (fortification) to breast milk early (between days 4-7) helps very preterm infants grow better and have healthier gut bacteria compared to adding nutrients later (days 10-14). About 80 babies born at 29-33 weeks will take part. T…

This study looks at whether a new, low-cost test called 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 places wi…

This study was designed to measure blood flow and stiffness in the brains of preterm babies when they reach their original due date. Researchers planned to use contrast-enhanced ultrasound and MRI to compare brain health in healthy and sick preterm infants. The study was withdraw…

This study follows about 51 premature infants (born before 37 weeks, 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 more about the long-term effects of an …