This study is looking at whether starting feeds for very premature infants (less than or equal to 1000 grams) within 6 hours of birth helps them reach full feeding sooner compared to starting feeds later, based on standard hospital practice. Researchers want to see if this early feeding approach, called "Starting feeds within 6 hours of life," can help these tiny babies get all their nutrition by mouth more quickly. You might be able to participate if your baby is born weighing 1000 grams or less, does not have certain birth defects or severe gastrointestinal problems, and the care team agrees. The main goal is to measure how many days it takes for babies to reach full feeds.

Study design

This is an interventional study planning to enroll 248 very low birth weight infants. It compares two feeding approaches: starting feeds within 6 hours of life versus a standard feeding protocol.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The study will follow infants from birth until they reach full feeds, up to the first 30 days of life.

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