Parents' syringe feeding may boost NICU presence for preemies

NCT ID NCT05272956

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether allowing parents to push a syringe for their premature baby's tube feeding (instead of using a machine) helps them spend more time in the neonatal intensive care unit. 72 babies born between 30 and 34 weeks were included. The main goal was to compare the average hours parents were present between the two feeding methods.

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 show that involving parents in feeding helps them spend more time with their premature baby in the NICU.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 72 babies, so results may not apply to all NICUs. It does not test a new drug or treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Premature Birth

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PREMATURE BIRTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Hospitalier Henri Duffaut

Avignon, 84000, France
Limoges university hospital

Limoges, 87042, France

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