PREMATURITY

This study looks at whether adding extra nutrients (fortification) to breast milk earlier (between days 4-7) versus later (days 10-14) helps very preterm infants (born 29-33 weeks) grow better and have healthier gut bacteria. Eighty infants are taking part. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at whether giving a special mix of three Bifidobacterium probiotics to premature babies in the NICU can improve their gut health. Researchers will compare the types and amounts of gut bacteria and certain waste products in babies who get the probiotic versus thos…

This study looks at whether a new, low-cost assessment called the INTER-NDA can effectively screen for developmental problems in 2-year-old children who were born preterm. Researchers will test 800 children in Switzerland to see if this tool can be used more widely, especially in…

This study looks at whether extreme environmental or security-related events (like natural disasters or conflict) during pregnancy increase the chance of premature birth or low birth weight. Researchers will review records of 100,000 infants born at one hospital since 1995. The g…

This study follows about 51 premature babies (born before 37 weeks and weighing 2.75 pounds or less) who were fed donor human milk while in the NICU. Researchers want to see how these infants grow and develop after they go home. The goal is to learn whether an exclusive human mil…

This study was designed to measure brain blood flow and tissue stiffness in premature babies when they reach their original due date. Researchers planned to use contrast-enhanced ultrasound and MRI to compare healthy and unhealthy preterm infants. The study was withdrawn before e…