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A National Multicenter Epidemiological Investigation of Small Vulnerable Newborns in China
Led by Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · Updated on 2025-08-27
2000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are conducting a nationwide, multicenter observational study in China to investigate the severity and challenges faced by Small Vulnerable Newborns (SVN), including preterm, small for gestational age, and low birth weight infants. The study aims to provide a clear and unified description of these newborns' issues and to develop targeted prevention strategies to improve care and outcomes. This comprehensive research gathers data across multiple centers to better understand the scope of these conditions. In this study, participating hospitals across China will collect clinical data on vulnerable newborns under their care throughout 2024. Detailed questionnaires will be completed to support thorough data collection. The study does not involve any treatment interventions; instead, it focuses on observation and data gathering to assess the incidence, complications, and mortality rates of these newborns. Participants in the study will have their clinical information recorded from hospital admission until discharge or death, with follow-up up to one year. Researchers will measure the number of small vulnerable newborns, their mortality rates, and the incidence of related complications. This observational approach aims to provide valuable insights to guide prevention efforts and improve care for these at-risk infants.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A National Multicenter Survey on Small Vulnerable Newborns
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Newborns diagnosed as vulnerable infants at participating hospitals between January 1 and December 31, 2024
- Diagnosed as small for gestational age (birth weight below the 10th percentile for infants of the same gestational age and sex)
- Preterm infants with gestational age less than 37 weeks
- Low birth weight infants weighing less than 2,500 grams
You will not qualify if you...
- Incomplete medical records that prevent comprehensive case evaluation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 1 year
Participants who undergo routine care are observed from hospital admission until discharge or death, with assessments of health status and complications.
Visits as per routine hospital care during hospitalization
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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Research Team
Y
Yongjun Zhang
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
0
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