To compare effects of early oral plus tube feed versus only tube feed in terms of achieving feeding tolerance in preterm very low birth weight infants.
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- Preterm very low birth weight neonatesHealth Condition 2: P073- Preterm [premature] newborn [other]Health Condition 3: P073- Preterm [premature] newborn [other]
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2017/10/010235
- Lead Sponsor
- Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and research center
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 111
Inclusion Criteria
1.Preterm (<=34 weeks of gestation) neonate
2.Very Low Birth Weight Infants (Birth Weight <=1500 g)
Exclusion Criteria
1. Syndromic babies (e.g. Downs syndrome)
2. Gastrointestinal Malformations (e.g. Easophageal atresia, intestinal atresia etc.)
3. Post gastrointestinal or cardiac surgery
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
4. Oro Facial Malformation (e.g. Cleft Lip and Palate, Micrognathia / Retrognathia)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method