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NCT04282655 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effect of Milk Warming on the Very Low Birth Weight Infant
A NA study of Weight Gain and Very Low Birth Weight Infant, sponsored by University of Oklahoma.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 44
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04282655: Completed NA study of Weight Gain and Very Low Birth Weight Infant, sponsored by University of Oklahoma.
NCT04282655 is a NA study of Weight Gain and Very Low Birth Weight Infant that has completed, run by University of Oklahoma. The registered enrollment target is 44 participants, below the 220-participant average among 38 other Weight Gain trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04282655, a NA study of Weight Gain and Very Low Birth Weight Infant, has completed, sponsored by University of Oklahoma.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 44 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study will compare if using a continuous milk warmer to warm breast milk compared to the standard method of warming breast milk in a hot water bath improves weight gain and feeding tolerance in infants born at 32 weeks gestation or less over a ten-day period. The standard method does not keep the breast milk at a consistent temperature during the feeding. A continuous milk warmer maintains the breast milk at body temperature throughout the feeding. It is unknown which method improves weight gain and feeding tolerance in very low birth weight infants.
Primary Outcome
Comparison of two groups for weight gain over time in grams
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Control
- OTHER Treatment Guardian Milk Warmer (Medela TM)
Study Locations (1)
Oklahoma
- University of Oklahoma, The Children's Hospital - Oklahoma City
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 44 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-09-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-03-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04282655 record still lists
NCT04282655 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 44 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 220-participant average among 38 other Weight Gain trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Weight Gain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Control is the first listed.
NCT04282655 reports a single indexed study location in Oklahoma.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04282655 about?
NCT04282655 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Milk Warming on the Very Low Birth Weight Infant". This study will compare if using a continuous milk warmer to warm breast milk compared to the standard method of warming breast milk in a hot water bath improves weight gain and feeding tolerance in infants born at 32 weeks gestation or less over a ten-day period. The standard method does not keep t...
What is the current status of trial NCT04282655?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 44 participants. The study started on 2016-09-02. Estimated completion is 2019-03-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04282655 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Weight Gain, Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Feeding Disorder Neonatal.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04282655?
The interventions under investigation include: Control (OTHER), Treatment Guardian Milk Warmer (Medela TM) (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04282655?
This trial is sponsored by University of Oklahoma, which has 358 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04282655 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Oklahoma. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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