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A study to assess the effectiveness of two intervention in gaining weight among preterm neonates in NICU

Effect of high versus standard volume of enteral feeds on weight gain among preterm neonates: A randomized controlled trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/11/028929
Enrollment
62
Registered
2020-11-05
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: Z685- Body mass index (BMI) pediatric

Interventions

Intervention1: Administration of high volume enteral feeds: Preterm neonates of Group A between 24 to 34 weeks of gestational age will receive high volume enteral feeds i.e.230 to 270 ml/kg/day Contro

Sponsors

Archana S
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Preterm infants from 26 to 34 weeks of gestational age on enteral feeds more than 150ml/kg/day. 2. Unlikely to be discharged in the next 7 days

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Major congenital anomalies. 2. Gastrointestinal malformations 3. Necrotizing enterocolitis stage II and stage III. 4. Symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus. 5. Neonates on significant respiratory support- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) or High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) with > 30% FiO2 or Mechanical Ventilation. 6. Babies on breast feeding.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The preterm neonates on high volume enteral feeds will gain weight faster than standard volume enteral feedsTimepoint: 2 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NATimepoint: NA—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr P Vetriselvi

College of Nursing, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)

vetriselvijipmer1967@gmail.com9894459434

Outcome results

None listed

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