Weaning premature infants from incubators to cribs
Early Weaning of Infants Less Than 1800 Grams From Incubator To Crib
This study is testing if moving premature babies who weigh less than 1600 grams from incubators to cribs earlier can help them go home sooner while still growing well.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Augusta University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Augusta, Georgia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06230172 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the safety and feasibility of transitioning premature infants weighing less than 1600 grams from incubators to cribs at an earlier stage. The hypothesis is that this early weaning could reduce the length of hospital stays while ensuring that the infants maintain appropriate growth velocity. The primary outcomes being evaluated include the duration of hospitalization and the growth rates of the infants after the transition. The study will involve monitoring the infants closely to ensure their safety during this process.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are infants with a birth weight of less than 1600 grams.
Not a fit: Infants with significant health issues such as bradycardia, those requiring phototherapy, or those needing substantial respiratory support may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to shorter hospital stays for premature infants without compromising their growth and health.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have not been widely reported, indicating that this may be a novel investigation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Infants with a birth weight \<1600 gm Exclusion Criteria: * Infants who have bradycardia (HR\<80 bpm) that require stimulation for resolution. * Infants who require phototherapy. * Infants who require respiratory support \>2 liter per minute flow by nasal cannula, oxygen need can vary between 21-100%. * Infants with major congenital anomalies
Where this trial is running
Augusta, Georgia
- Augusta University — Augusta, Georgia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Victor M Ayulo, MD
- Email: vayulo@augusta.edu
- Phone: 9128162144
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.