Status:

TERMINATED

Evaluation of Gastric Residuals and Feedings Progression

Lead Sponsor:

Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

Conditions:

Infant, Premature, Diseases

Nutrition, Enteral

Eligibility:

All Genders

1-48 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the utility of measuring gastric residuals in premature infants born between 26+0 and 33+6 weeks and to determine if its routine use is related with a delay in feedings advancemen...

Detailed Description

The evaluation of gastric residuals as a measure of enteral tolerance in term and especially preterm newborns is a widely used practice in different centers worldwide. However, until now, it continues...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Preterm infants born between 26+0 to 33+6 weeks post-menstrual gestational age.
  • Enteral feeds starting during the first week of life.
  • Signed informed consent from parents or guardians.

Exclusion

  • Perinatal asphyxia
  • Sepsis and hemodynamic instability
  • Major congenital malformations
  • Surgical requirement during the first week of life
  • Hemodynamic instability and vasoactive drugs requirement
  • Moderate or severe respiratory failure with Oxygenation Index \> 8

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 14 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

203 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04064398

Start Date

October 14 2019

End Date

August 31 2024

Last Update

December 11 2024

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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile, 8330077