Improving nutrition for preterm infants in the NICU
Clinical Decision Support System to Optimize Neonatal Nutrition and Growth
This study is creating a helpful tool for doctors to make sure that preterm babies in NICUs get the right nutrition they need to grow strong and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical Predictive Science Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10478336 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) to enhance the nutritional care of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The system aims to ensure that these vulnerable infants receive adequate energy and nutrients, which are crucial for their growth and development. By addressing the common issue of inadequate nutrition, the CDSS will help clinicians make informed decisions about nutrition delivery methods, including both parenteral and enteral feeding. The project involves collaboration with various NICUs to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of this system in improving nutritional outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are preterm infants, particularly those with very low birth weight (less than 1500 grams), who are receiving care in a NICU.
Not a fit: Patients who are not preterm or do not require intensive nutritional support in a NICU setting may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants by ensuring they receive optimal nutrition during their critical early weeks.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing clinical decision support systems can improve patient outcomes in various medical settings, suggesting a promising potential for this approach in neonatal nutrition.
Where this research is happening
Charlottesville, United States
- Medical Predictive Science Corporation — Charlottesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: King, William E — Medical Predictive Science Corporation
- Study coordinator: King, William E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.