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Prospective group (>1600 grams) for Fever

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Research Sponsored by Augusta University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Infants with a birth weight <1600 gm
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up from birth date to hospital discharge, assessed up to 52 weeks
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Study Summary

This trial aims to investigate if it is safe and possible to transfer babies from the incubator to a crib or bassinet at a lower weight of 1600 grams. The researchers believe that this early

Who is the study for?
This trial is for infants born weighing less than 1600 grams. It's not open to those with slow heart rates needing stimulation, babies needing strong light therapy for jaundice, those requiring significant breathing support, or infants with major birth defects.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the safety of moving babies from an incubator to a crib at a lower weight (1600 grams) than usual. The goal is to see if this early weaning can shorten hospital stays without affecting growth rate.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include difficulty maintaining body temperature which could lead to hypothermia or fever. Close monitoring will be required to ensure the infant's safety during the transition.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My baby was born weighing less than 1600 grams.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~from birth date to hospital discharge, assessed up to 52 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from birth date to hospital discharge, assessed up to 52 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Length of hospital stay
Secondary outcome measures
Growth velocity

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Prospective group (>1600 grams)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
The prospective group is weaned from incubator to crib at a postnatal weight of >1600 grams following consent process.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Augusta UniversityLead Sponsor
211 Previous Clinical Trials
85,018 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any available slots for patients to participate in this research study?

"Indeed, according to the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this ongoing trial is actively seeking eligible patients. The trial was initially posted on July 21st, 2023 and subsequently updated on January 19th, 2024. To meet its objectives, the study aims to enroll a total of 50 participants from a single site."

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What is the overall count of individuals involved in this research endeavor?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this trial is currently in search of eligible participants. The initial posting date was July 21st, 2023, and the most recent update occurred on January 19th, 2024. This study aims to enroll a total of 50 individuals at one designated site."

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~8 spots leftby Jul 2024