Premature babies' reactions to tube feeding
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study observes how premature babies respond during feeding through a tube into their stomach. It may help improve care for babies who need this type of feeding.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your baby is being cared for in the University Hospitals of Strasbourg between October 2024 and October 2025.
- Your baby will need tube feeding for at least 4 days.
- You (as a parent or legal guardian) agree to allow video recording of your baby for this study.
- Your baby does not have any ear, nose, or throat abnormalities.
- Your baby does not have brain or nervous system problems.
- Your baby is not sedated (given medicine to keep calm or asleep).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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