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Massive study reveals why preterm babies stay in hospital too long

NCT ID NCT06284044

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at medical records of 250,000 preterm infants born in England and Wales to find out when they are ready to go home. Researchers tracked three key milestones: breathing without help, feeding by mouth, and reaching a healthy weight. The goal is to reduce unnecessary hospital stays, which can be stressful for families and costly for the health system.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help hospitals discharge preterm infants sooner, reducing stress for families and saving the NHS millions each year.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all hospitals or countries.

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Study facts

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Participants

250,000 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population will include all infants born at \<37 weeks gestational age who are admitted to a neonatal unit in England and Wales which contributes data to the National Neonatal Research Database (NNRD).

Ages

22 to 36 weeks

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Infants admitted to neonatal units that contribute data to the NNRD who are: * Born at \<37 completed weeks' gestational age * Born from 01 January 2016 to 31 December 2022 * Admitted to neonatal care for \>48 hours * Discharged home alive

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Conditions

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Premature Birth

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Premature birth

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospitals of Derby and Burton

    Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3DT, United Kingdom

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