New treatment option for Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Official title Pilot Trial Investigating Every Other Day Dosing of Oral Iron in Premature Infants (IQONic)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06555315
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Study focuses on determining if daily versus every-other-day (EOD) oral iron at the same dose per kilogram per day will achieve similar incidence of iron replete status at 36 weeks post-menstrual age in premature neonates
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 26 to 32. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Children (Minor \< 18 years of age)
- Neonates
- Hospitalized
- Premature infants who are on full enteral feeds and are started on oral iron
- Premature infants who completed 26 0/7 to 32 6/7 weeks' gestation at birth
You likely can't join if
- Infants with known congenital anomalies or chromosomal abnormalities (such as Trisomy 18 or Trisomy 21), conditions that affect iron metabolism (such...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 26 weeks to 32 weeks. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include San Antonio, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.