PREMATURITY

This study tests whether giving a special mix of three Bifidobacterium probiotics to premature babies in the NICU can improve their gut bacteria balance and reduce harmful germs. Researchers will compare two groups of 72 preterm infants—one receiving the probiotic and one not—by …

This study looks at whether adding extra nutrients (fortification) to breast milk earlier (between days 4-7) versus later (days 10-14) helps very premature babies grow better and have healthier gut bacteria. About 80 babies born at 29-33 weeks will take part. The goal is to see i…

This study aimed to see if contrast-enhanced ultrasound and elastography can measure brain blood flow and stiffness in preterm babies as well as MRI does. Researchers planned to scan preterm infants when they reached their due date and compare the results with standard MRI. Howev…

This study is looking at whether extreme environmental or security-related events — like natural disasters or conflicts — during pregnancy increase the chance of having a premature or low-birth-weight baby. Researchers are reviewing records of 100,000 infants born since 1995 at o…

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

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