CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Early Versus Late Trophic Feeding

Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2025-05-15

Plain-language summary

Local data on the neonatal outcomes in early versus late trophic feeding in preterm very low birth weight neonates in terms of mean hospital stay is scarce. Therefore, the current study was planned with the objective of comparing the neonatal outcomes in early versus late trophic feeding in preterm very low birth weight neonates in terms of mean hospital stay.

Who can participate

Age range1 Day – 30 Days

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Any gender * Neonates aged 1-30 days * Preterm very low birth weight neonates Exclusion Criteria: * Neonates transferred from other hospital and already started on antibiotics. * Neonates with congenital anomalies, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, central nervous system (CNS) impairment, neonatal sepsis, urinary tract infection, or one of twins or higher order multiples (on history and medical record). * Non-consenting parents.

What they're measuring

Incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis

Timeframe: Up to 30 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07229885

SponsorRESnTEC, Institute of Research

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-01

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