Caffeine boost for preterm infants: faster feeding?
NCT ID NCT06327152
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving caffeine to preterm infants for a longer period helps them learn to feed by mouth sooner. About 80 babies born at 32 weeks or earlier will be enrolled. Researchers will compare time to full oral feeding and hospital discharge between those who continue caffeine and those who stop.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- caffeine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that longer caffeine use helps preterm babies reach full oral feeding sooner, potentially reducing hospital stays.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small Phase 2 trial, so results may not be conclusive. Caffeine can cause side effects like jitteriness or heart rate changes in infants.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UC Irvine Medical Center
Orange, California, 92868, United States
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