Health Condition 1: null- Preterm infants
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Early initiation of solid complementary feeds: Parents are advised to initiate solid complementary feeds between 11-13 weeks corrected age.
Control Intervention1: Delayed initiation of
Sponsors
Fernandez Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Preterm infants born at Fernandez Hospital whose parents provide informed consent. Preterm defined as infants born before 34 weeks period of gestation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Infants on solid feeds prior to 11 weeks corrected age and infants with diseases affecting growth and feeding; which includes those with a history of gastrointestinal disorders, congenital birth defects, bronchopulmonary disorders, congenital heart defects, chromosomal abnormalities and neurologic abnormalities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| WeightTimepoint: 1 year corrected age | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body mass indexTimepoint: 1 year corrected age;HeightTimepoint: 1 year corrected age;HemoglobinTimepoint: 1 year corrected age;History of eczemaTimepoint: 1 year corrected age;Mid-upper arm circumferenceTimepoint: 1 year corrected age;Occipito frontal circumferenceTimepoint: 1 year corrected age;Packed cell volumeTimepoint: 1 year corrected age;Serum calciumTimepoint: 1 year corrected age;Serum ferritinTimepoint: 1 year corrected age;Serum vitamin DTimepoint: 1 year corrected age | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Latha Sashi
Fernandez Hospital
Outcome results
None listed