Nutrition plan for very early preterm infants
This study tests a special nutrition plan for babies born before 32 weeks of pregnancy. The goal is to find the best way to feed these tiny newborns to help them grow and develop.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be born before 32 weeks of pregnancy (specifically before 31 weeks and 6 days).
- Your baby must be admitted to the hospital's newborn care unit within 24 hours of birth.
- You must sign a consent form allowing your baby to take part and for your baby's data to be used.
- Your baby cannot have certain serious health problems at birth, like major birth defects, fluid buildup in the body (hydrops), a severe brain bleed, or a serious bowel infection that needs surgery.
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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