Feeding in babies who are born premature.

The research study is looking at whether routinely measuring gastric residual volumes (checking what is in the stomach before feeding) helps babies safely get to full feeds quickly.

Who can take part?

All babies who are born 6 or more weeks early who need tube feeding will be included in the study unless parents opt out. Parents will be given a study leaflet for consideration prior to the baby being enrolled on the research study. This is an opt out research study.

What is involved?

The research study will compare two ways of caring for babies having tube feeds, both ways are part of routine care, and both are commonly used in neonatal units across the UK and Australia. All eligible babies will be included unless parents / carers wish to opt out.

You will be approached by the nurses or doctors and / or the research nurses.

Please also ask the doctors and nurses looking after your baby if you would like to know more.

More information

Please visit the study website for more information.