Study of infant feeding skills in the NICU
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial looks at how babies learn to feed by mouth in the NICU. It may help doctors better understand and support infant feeding development.
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Who can take part
- You must be a newborn baby admitted to the NICU at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Admission must have happened between April 1, 2024 and September 30, 2024
- You must have been discharged from the NICU after learning to take all feeds by mouth
- Babies who left the NICU without being able to feed fully by mouth are not included
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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