Standardized oral care using human milk for premature infants in the NICU

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 study investigates the impact of frequent standardized oral care on very low birth weight (VLBW) infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It aims to address the lack of established guidelines for oral care in this vulnerable population, which is at high risk for complications such as ventilator-associated pneumonia and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The study will follow 168 VLBW infants for four weeks after birth to assess the effects of this intervention on their health outcomes. By developing evidence-based guidelines, the research seeks to improve the overall care and health of these infants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion:

* Mother ≥18 years of age
* ≤ 30 weeks gestation
* Born weighing ≤ 1500 grams

Exclusion:

* Congenital anomalies of the face, lungs, or gastrointestinal system
* Not expected to live \> 7 days following delivery.

Where it's running

• Neonatal intensive care unit at Shands children's hospital at the Univeristy of Florida
  Gainesville, Florida, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Leslie Parker, PHD — University of Florida
• Study coordinator: Leslie A Parker, PhD, APRN
• Email: parkela@ufl.edu
• Phone: 352-273-6384

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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.