PREMATURE

This study tests whether giving a DHA supplement early to very preterm babies who are small at birth can improve head growth without increasing body fat. About 152 babies will receive either DHA or a placebo. The goal is to see if this simple nutrient can support brain developmen…

This study looks at three ways to give premature babies (born at 32 weeks or earlier) more blood from the placenta right after birth. The goal is to see which method—delayed cord clamping or two types of cord milking—best improves the baby's blood counts and reduces health proble…

This study tests whether a soft, FDA-approved belly band can help premature babies on breathing support develop stronger stomach muscles. Researchers will measure muscle thickness with ultrasound and see if babies reach full oral feeding earlier. The study involves 40 premature i…

This study tests whether giving lactase enzyme supplements to very premature babies (born at 32 weeks or earlier) can prevent feeding intolerance, a common problem in the NICU. About 120 infants will receive either the supplement or a placebo alongside their first feeds. The goal…

This study is looking at 180 non-diabetic adults with early coronary artery disease to see if a simple blood test called the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index can help predict the severity of artery blockages. Participants will have their TyG index measured and compared to their a…

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 to see which works best.…

This study looks at how giving DHA and ARA (types of healthy fats) to very premature babies (born at 25-29 weeks) affects their body's fat processing and development. Researchers will measure changes in blood fats and related markers to understand how these supplements influence …