Comparing outcome of oral administration of erythromycin and metoclopramide of feeding intolerance in preterm newborn with Gestational age <32 week in Semnan Amiralmomenin Hospital

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20151228025732N37

Enrollment

Registered

2019-03-23

Start date

2018-07-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-03-25

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Conditions

Food Intolerance. Malabsorption due to intolerance, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Based on NICU feeding protocol

erythromycin 10 mg/kg every 6 hours for 2 days and then 4 mg/kg every 6 hours. Intervention 2: Intervention group 2: Based on the NICU feeding protocol

metoclopramide at a dose of 0.1 mg/kg every 8 hours.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Preterm infants less than or equal to 32 weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Congenital heart disease Gastrointestinal anomalies Hypoxic injuries

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Baby weight. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Balance.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShamsollah Noripour

Semnan University of Medical Sciences

are20935@gmail.com+98 23 3345 1336

Outcome results

None listed

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