Status:
UNKNOWN
Evaluation of Abdominal Tissue Oxygenation in Premature Infants Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy
Lead Sponsor:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Conditions:
Infant, Premature, Diseases
Hypoxia
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 3 years
Brief Summary
There is an increasing incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) affecting the premature infant population, principally those with associated risk like extreme prematurity, extreme low birth weight...
Detailed Description
We will include, 10 premature infants from 32 to 36 weeks of post menstrual age, within the first week of life, that are clinically stable without diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease, Necrotizing En...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Preterm infant (32 to 36 weeks of postmenstrual age)
- Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patient
- Stable clinical condition (i.e. Vital signs, Hemodynamics)
- Age less than 6 weeks of life
Exclusion
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Necrotizing enterocolitis prior to inclusion
- Non stable clinical condition
- Blood transfused less than three days prior to inclusion
- Abdominal injuries (i.e. Omphalocele, Gastroschisis, Skin irritation) that impedes placement of the optodes
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2016
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01855347
Start Date
February 1 2016
End Date
July 1 2016
Last Update
August 25 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Brigham and Women's Hospital Newborn Medicine Department
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215