PREMATURITY

This study looks at whether adding extra nutrients (fortification) to breast milk earlier—between days 4 and 7 of life—helps very preterm infants grow better compared to waiting until days 10 to 14. The trial involves 80 babies born at 29 to 33 weeks. Researchers will measure bod…

This study looks at whether giving a special mix of three Bifidobacterium probiotics to preterm babies in the NICU can improve their gut bacteria balance and reduce harmful germs. About 72 infants born between 28 and 34 weeks will be randomly assigned to receive the probiotic or …

This study aims to measure brain blood flow and tissue stiffness in preterm babies when they reach their original due date. Researchers will use contrast-enhanced ultrasound and elastography, then compare the results with MRI scans. The goal is to better understand brain health i…

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 looks at whether extreme environmental or security-related events during pregnancy increase the risk of premature birth or low birth weight. Researchers will analyze records of 100,000 infants born at one hospital since 1995. The goal is to understand how maternal stre…

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…