Database for very low birth weight infants
Official title: Vermont Oxford Network Very Low Birth Weight Database of Infants <=1500 Grams or <=29 Weeks Gestational Age at Birth
Run by Vermont Oxford Network · NCT01825499 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study collects information about very low birth weight infants and their mothers to help improve care and understand health trends for these babies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 28 Days |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Vermont Oxford Network Research network |
| Locations | 1 site (Burlington, Vermont) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1990 |
| Main results expected | December 2040 |
| Study ends | December 2040 |
| Registry record updated | November 22, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT01825499 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are infants born alive with a birth weight of 1500 grams or less or born at 29 weeks gestational age or earlier, admitted to a participating hospital within 28 days of birth.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who may not benefit from this study include stillborn infants and those discharged home before being admitted to a member center.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Vermont Oxford Network maintains a comprehensive database for live-born infants weighing 1500 grams or less or born at 29 weeks gestational age or earlier. This observational database collects baseline data on mothers and infants, including demographics, health status, and medical interventions. The information is utilized to improve quality of care at member centers, analyze treatment outcomes, and monitor trends in neonatal health. The data is not disease-specific but focuses on various factors affecting infant health and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this database could enhance the quality of care and outcomes for very low birth weight infants.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing similar observational databases have shown success in improving neonatal care and outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Any infant who is born alive and whose birth weight is \<=1500 grams or \<=29 weeks 6 days gestational age (inclusive) who is born at or admitted to a Vermont Oxford Network member center within 28 days of life without having first gone home, regardless of the where the infant receives care Exclusion Criteria: * Stillborn infants * Infants discharged home prior to admission to a member center * Infants admitted after 28 days
Where it's running
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Vermont Oxford Network
Burlington, Vermont, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Peter Pelaia
- Email: mail@vtoxford.org
- Phone: 802-865-4814
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.