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A study to compare 2 hourly versus 3 hourly feeding schedule in preterm newborns

Effect of 2 hourly vs. 3 hourly feeding schedule on duration to attain full feed in very low birth weight infants: A randomised controlled trial - RACE

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/11/010563
Enrollment
120
Registered
2017-11-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: P073- Preterm [premature] newborn [other]

Interventions

Intervention1: NOT APPLICABLE: NOT APPLICABLE Intervention2: NOIT APPLICABLE: NOT APPLICABLE Intervention3: NIL: NIL Intervention4: NOT APPLICABLE,NOT APPLICABLE: NOT APPLICABLE,NOT APPLICABLE Interve

Sponsors

University College of Medical Sciences GTB Hospital Delhi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Appropriate for gestational age neonates weighing 1000gms to 1499 gms

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Major congenital malformations including chromosomal anomalies and inborn errors of metabolism. 2.Multiple pregnancy. 3.Maternal blood aspiration syndrome. 4.Gastrointestinal surgical illnesses : Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, anorectal atresia, pyloric stenosis, tracheo-oesophageal fistula. 5.Sepsis , acute renal failure, shock with multiple organ dysfunction, anemia or polycythemia at the time of enrolment. 6.Severe birth asphyxia (apgar score 6 at the time of enrolment), requirement of mechanical ventilation. 7.Absent or Reversed end diastolic flow in umbilical artery as detected by ante-natal ultrasonography. 8. Infant born to mothers having diabetes/Kochâ??s/chicken pox/HIV/Hepatitis C.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Duration to achieve full feeds in the two groups.Timepoint: Day on which full feeds is attained.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Growth of babies in two groupsTimepoint: Till discharge;Incidence of hyperbilirubinemiaTimepoint: Till discharge;Incidence of necrotising enterocolitisTimepoint: Till discharge;Incidence of sepsisTimepoint: Till discharge;Number of episodes of feeding intolerance in two groupsTimepoint: Till discharge

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Deepika Harit

University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital Delhi 110095

deepikaharit@yahoo.com9891901919

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026