This study is looking at whether a different way of feeding preterm (early-born) infants can improve their lung health. Many preterm infants develop a lung condition called Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) and often need feeding tubes. Sometimes, feeding into the stomach (Gastric Feeds) can cause reflux and make lung problems worse. This study compares Gastric Feeds, given through a tube into the stomach, with Jejunal Feeds, given through a tube that goes past the stomach into the small intestine. Researchers want to see if Jejunal Feeds can help reduce lung problems. Infants born before 32 weeks of pregnancy who are 34-44 weeks old (post-menstrual age) and still need breathing support can join. The study will measure changes in breathing severity and analyze samples from the windpipe over 15 days. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 50 infants.

Study design

This is an interventional, randomized controlled crossover trial. It plans to enroll 50 participants.

What's involved

Participants will receive nutrition through either a nasogastric tube or a nasojejunal tube. They will be monitored over a 15-day period during their study participation.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary endpoints are measured over a 15-day period during study participation.

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