Predicting bowel disease in premature babies with feeding problems
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a simple stool test and a heart monitor can help doctors predict a serious bowel condition in premature babies who are having trouble feeding. It aims to find early signs so treatment can start sooner.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be born at 35 weeks or earlier
- Your baby must be in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
- Your baby must have started feeding through a tube or bottle
- Your baby must have feeding intolerance, meaning they have trouble digesting feedings
- Your baby must not have certain birth defects or serious bowel problems
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