WithdrawnNot Applicable

Impact of Exercise on Body Composition in Premature Infants

Stopped: Non applicable clinical trial

United States0Started 2011-06

Plain-language summary

This research consists of a novel intervention designed to increase physical activity of premature babies in their first year of life. The potential beneficial impact of augmented physical activity on: 1. Body composition 2. Associated biochemical and cellular mechanisms of growth and inflammation 3. Quality of maternal care will be measured

Who can participate

Age range29 Weeks – 34 Weeks

SexALL

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Infant Inclusion criteria: * Infant is a healthy, growing NICU inpatient. * Caregiver ≥18 years of age * Infant gestational age at birth \<29weeks * Infant gestational age at time of study recruitment \>34 wks, on full feeds and nearing discharge Infant Exclusion criteria: * Significant lung disease of prematurity requiring supplemental oxygen or corticosteroids at discharge * Significant intraventricular hemorrhage, grade III -IV * Necrotizing entrocolitis * Tracheostomy * Bone Diseases * Osteogenesis Imperfecta * Hip or knee joint anomalies * Arthrogryposis * Fractures * Skin disorders (e.g., Erythematus Bullosis) * Symptomatic congestive heart disease * Any other conditions or congenital anomalies likely to severely impact the ability of the premature baby and caregiver to participate in a demanding study

What they're measuring

Change in Lean Body Mass (LBM) as assessed by Dual X-ray Absorbiometry(DXA) at age 34-40 weeks gestational age and 86-92 weeks of age

Timeframe: ages: 34-40 weeks gestational age and 86 - 92 weeks of age

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01386190

SponsorUniversity of California, Irvine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-06

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