Timing of stopping IV nutrition for very low birth weight babies
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at when to stop IV nutrition (parenteral nutrition) for babies born weighing less than 1500 grams (about 3.3 pounds). It tests if stopping IV nutrition earlier or later affects growth and development, and how a growth factor called IGF-1 relates to this. The goal is to help these tiny babies grow better.
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Who can take part
- Baby weighs less than 1500 grams (about 3.3 pounds) at birth
- Baby is admitted to the hospital within 72 hours after birth
- Baby was born between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024
- Parents or guardians must give written permission for the baby to join
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