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NCT03728608 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Optimal Feeding Tube Dwell Time in VLBW Infants to Reduce Feeding Tube Contamination

A NA study, sponsored by University of Florida.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
151
Enrollment target

NCT03728608: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Florida.

NCT03728608 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Florida. The registered enrollment target is 151 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03728608, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Florida.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
151 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The study team will determine whether a decreased feeding tube dwell time will reduce feeding tube contamination

Primary Outcome

prepared solution of sectioned feeding tubes will be plated on Agar. After 24 hrs of incubation, unique colony types will be counted.

Interventions

  • DEVICE Feeding tube dwell time of 48 hours
  • DEVICE Feeding tube dwell time of 7 day

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 151 participants
Start Date 2017-05-10
Est. Completion 2023-05-31
Phase NA
University of Florida

1,106 total trials

What the finished NCT03728608 record still lists

NCT03728608 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 151 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Feeding tube dwell time of 48 hours is the first listed.

NCT03728608 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03728608 about?

NCT03728608 is a clinical study titled "Optimal Feeding Tube Dwell Time in VLBW Infants to Reduce Feeding Tube Contamination". The study team will determine whether a decreased feeding tube dwell time will reduce feeding tube contamination

What is the current status of trial NCT03728608?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 151 participants. The study started on 2017-05-10. Estimated completion is 2023-05-31.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03728608?

The interventions under investigation include: Feeding tube dwell time of 48 hours (DEVICE), Feeding tube dwell time of 7 day (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03728608?

This trial is sponsored by University of Florida, which has 1,106 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT03728608's enrollment target sits among peer trials

151 661st of 2000 higher than 1,340 of 2,000 other NA trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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