Feeding support for infants with congenital heart disease
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This program teaches parents how to help their babies who have heart problems learn to feed by mouth. It may help babies gain weight and go home sooner after heart surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is under 12 months old and has been diagnosed with congenital heart disease.
- Your baby has had open-heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Your baby is not yet able to drink enough milk from a bottle (less than 100 ml per kilogram of body weight per day).
- A doctor has said your baby is ready to start learning to feed by mouth.
- You are the baby's legal parent, at least 18 years old, and can help with at least two feedings a day.
- Your baby was born at least 32 weeks corrected age and does not have conditions affecting the mouth, throat, or esophagus, or central nervous system disorders.
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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