Study reveals hidden delays in sending preterm babies home

NCT ID NCT06284044

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at medical records of 250,000 preterm infants born before 37 weeks in England and Wales. Researchers wanted to find out why some babies stay in the hospital even after they are medically ready to go home. The goal is to reduce unnecessary hospital stays, which can be stressful for families and costly for the health system.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospitals of Derby and Burton

    Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3DT, United Kingdom

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