PREMATURE

This study tests whether giving a DHA supplement early after birth helps improve head growth in very preterm infants who are born small. DHA is a healthy fat important for brain development. The trial will include 152 infants and measure head size and body fat at 36 weeks adjuste…

This study tests whether a soft, FDA-approved belly band can help premature babies on breathing support develop stronger abdominal muscles. Researchers will measure muscle thickness with ultrasound and see if babies reach full oral feedings earlier. About 40 premature infants bet…

This study looks at three methods of giving premature babies (born at 32 weeks or earlier) extra blood from the placenta right after birth: intact cord milking, cut-cord milking, and delayed cord clamping. Researchers want to see which method best improves the baby's blood health…

This study tests whether giving lactase enzyme drops with formula milk can prevent feeding intolerance in very premature infants (≤32 weeks). 120 babies will receive either lactase or placebo for 14 days. Researchers will track vomiting, stomach swelling, and leftover milk in the…

This study looks at whether a lung ultrasound done shortly after birth can predict which late preterm babies (born 34–36 weeks) will have breathing problems in the first two days of life. Researchers will compare three different ultrasound scoring methods. The goal is to help doc…

This study looks at 180 non-diabetic adults with early coronary artery disease to see if a simple blood test called the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index can predict how many arteries are blocked. Participants will have their TyG index measured and compared to their angiogram resu…

This study looks at how giving DHA and ARA (types of healthy fats) to very premature babies affects their fat metabolism and body development. Researchers will measure changes in blood fats and other markers related to growth and inflammation. The goal is to understand how these …