The effects of feeding on blood flow to the gut in preterm infants receiving red blood cell transfusio

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Transfusion associated necrotising enterocolitis; Preterm birth; Anaemia; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Complications of newborn; Blood - Anaemia

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000160437
• Lead Sponsor: Tim Schindler

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-02-10
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Preterm infants <35 weeks gestation
Receiving red cell transfusion for anaemia
Enteral feeding of at least 120 ml/kg/day

Exclusion Criteria

<28 weeks corrected gestation at time of intervention
Growth restriction (BW < 3rd centile)
Major congenital anomalies (including severe cardiac or cerebral disease, any malformation or disease of the gastrointestinal tract)
Diagnosis of necrotising enterocolitis, spontaneous intestinal perforation or history of abdominal surgery
Need for vasopressor therapy
Cutaneous disease not allowing for placement of NIRS sensor

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified