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New ultrasound method could help preemies grow healthier

NCT ID NCT03241082

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a simple bedside ultrasound can accurately measure body fat and muscle in premature babies in the NICU. Researchers will compare ultrasound results with a standard method called air displacement plethysmography. The goal is to find a safe, easy way to track whether these tiny infants are gaining the right kind of weight from their nutrition.

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Study facts

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Participants

68 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2017

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Infants admitted to the University of Minnesota NICU under the care of the PI and/or her colleagues.

Ages

25 to 34 weeks

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy, premature infants 25-34+6 weeks gestational age at birth * Admitted to the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital NICU * Stable on room air or can be removed from respiratory support for 5 minutes * Written or verbal (telephone) informed consent can be secured from a parent within 1 week of admission to the NICU Exclusion Criteria: -Require medical support preventing ADP measurements

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Conditions

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Premature Birth

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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