NICU feeding study questions if 'Full Feed' means 'Full Skill'
NCT ID NCT06736743
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
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
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 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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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60657, United States
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