Can early body fat checks help preterm babies grow healthier?
NCT ID NCT03575897
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study looks at whether regularly measuring body fat in very preterm infants (born at 28-32 weeks) can help reduce excess fat gain by 3 months of age. Researchers will use a special machine to measure body composition shortly after birth, at 32 weeks, and again at 36 weeks or hospital discharge. The goal is to see if early detection of fat changes can guide care and improve long-term health.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better monitoring of body composition in preterm infants, potentially reducing future obesity risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 50 infants, so results may not apply to all preterm babies. It only measures body fat, not long-term health outcomes.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States