Coffee for preemies? study tests caffeine to shield tiny kidneys

NCT ID NCT07305935

Completed Prevention Sponsor: Muhammad Aamir Latif Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether giving caffeine early to preterm babies (born before 32 weeks) can prevent acute kidney injury. 236 newborns received either caffeine or standard supportive care within 24 hours of birth. Researchers tracked kidney injury, hospital stay length, and survival. The goal is to find a simple, safe way to protect fragile kidneys in the tiniest infants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: caffeine citrate
What this could lead to: If it works, early caffeine could become a simple, low-cost way to protect preterm babies' kidneys and reduce hospital stays.
What could go wrong: This is a single completed study with 236 infants. Results may not apply to all preterm babies, and caffeine can have side effects like jitteriness or heart rate changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Premature Birth acute kidney injury prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PRETERM BIRTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Children's Hospital & The Institute of Child Health

Multan, Punjab Province, 66000, Pakistan

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