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Can early body fat checks help preterm babies grow healthier?

NCT ID NCT03575897

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study looks at whether regularly measuring body fat in very preterm infants (born at 28-32 weeks) can help reduce excess fat gain by 3 months of age. Researchers will use a special machine to measure body composition shortly after birth, at 32 weeks, and again at 36 weeks or hospital discharge. The goal is to see if early detection of fat changes can guide care and improve long-term health.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better monitoring of body composition in preterm infants, potentially reducing future obesity risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 50 infants, so results may not apply to all preterm babies. It only measures body fat, not long-term health outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2018

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 day to 14 days

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Gestational age between 28 and 32 weeks of gestation Exclusion Criteria: * Gastrointestinal or neurologic malformations * Terminal illness requiring limited or withheld support

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Conditions

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Body Weight Obesity obesity disorder Premature Birth

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Adiposity Body weight Infant, premature

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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