NICU feeding study questions if 'Full Feed' means 'Full Skill'
NCT ID NCT06736743
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study reviews the feeding skills of 100 infants discharged from a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Researchers want to know if an infant's ability to eat a full amount by mouth means they have fully developed feeding skills. They use a special tool called the SMART Tool to score skills like alertness, muscle tone, and swallowing. The goal is to improve how doctors decide when a baby is ready to go home.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better assess when infants are truly ready to feed on their own, improving discharge decisions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective review at one hospital, so results may not apply to all NICU infants. It only looks at past records, not a new treatment.
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Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60657, United States