New discharge protocol aims to keep preterm infants out of the ER

NCT ID NCT05285345

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new discharge protocol for preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a chronic lung disease. The protocol was developed by national experts to improve the transition from NICU to home. Researchers will track follow-up rates, hospital readmissions, and parent satisfaction at three hospitals. The goal is to see if a standardized discharge plan can reduce emergency visits and improve care coordination.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a standard discharge protocol that improves follow-up care and reduces emergency visits for preterm infants with lung disease.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage implementation study at just three hospitals, so results may not apply broadly. It focuses on process improvements, not a new treatment, so direct health benefits are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bronchopulmonary dysplasia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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