Assessing oral feeding skills in very premature infants
Evaluation of Oral Feeding Skills of Very Premature Infants
This study looks at how very premature babies learn to feed by mouth and what challenges they face in making that transition from tube feeding.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 5 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon) |
| Trial ID | NCT06657729 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on extremely premature infants born at less than 29 weeks of gestation, examining their oral feeding skills and the challenges they face in achieving feeding autonomy. The study aims to understand the impact of various complications associated with extreme prematurity on the development of the 'suck, swallow, breathe' sequence necessary for feeding. By observing these infants, the researchers hope to identify factors that influence their ability to transition from gastric tube feeding to oral feeding. The intervention involves the use of succiometry to assess feeding skills.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are infants born before 29 weeks of gestation who are hospitalized in the Croix Rousse neonatology department.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those with severe congenital malformations or other significant pathologies requiring surgery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve feeding strategies for very premature infants, enhancing their feeding autonomy and overall development.
How similar studies have performed: While this study addresses a critical area in neonatal care, similar studies have shown varying degrees of success in improving feeding outcomes for premature infants.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Infant born before 29 GA * Hospitalized in the Croix Rousse neonatology department * Admitted within the first three days of life Exclusion Criteria: * Discharge (transfer) planned within 15 days of birth * Silicone allergy * Severe congenital malformation * Pathology requiring surgery * Parental refusal
Where this trial is running
Lyon
- Hopital Croix Rousse — Lyon, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jean-Charles PICAUD, Pr, MD, PhD
- Email: jean-charles.picaud@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: 04 72 00 41 21
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.