Comparing iron supplementation methods in premature babies

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effects of alternate iron supplementation four times a week versus daily iron supplementation in premature infants aged 2 weeks to 6 months. The study aims to determine if the alternate method can improve hemoglobin levels while reducing abdominal pain and constipation, which are common side effects of iron supplementation. By utilizing a double-blinded randomized controlled design, the trial seeks to provide robust data on the efficacy and tolerability of these two approaches to iron supplementation in this vulnerable population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Premature babies between 28 0/7WA and 34 6/7 WA
* Parental consent, postnatal
* Age of 2 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

* anemia \< 80g/l at 2 weeks of age
* Intraventricular Hemorrhage stage III and IV
* Necrotizing Enterocolitis
* Enteral feeding less than 100ml/kg/j after 2 weeks of life
* Congenital disorder

Where it's running

• Hug
  Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland Recruiting
• Chuv
  Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Céline Ferraz
• Email: celine.ferraz@hcuge.ch
• Phone: +41 79 553 84 54

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.