This study, called BLOOM, is looking at how kidney health develops in infants, especially those born early or with low birth weight. We know that these babies might be at higher risk for kidney and heart problems later in life. This study aims to find early signs of these problems so doctors can step in to help prevent them. Researchers will track changes in the total size of the kidneys (total kidney volume or TKV) from birth up to 10 years of age. This study is for infants from birth to 10 years old, including those born stable preterm (before 37 weeks) or stable full-term (after 37 weeks). It does not involve any specific interventions or drugs.

Study design

This is an observational study, meaning researchers will watch and collect information without giving any specific treatments. It plans to include 300 participants.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed from birth up to 10 years, with measurements taken at birth, 1 year, 2 years, 6 years, and 10 years.

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