Physiologic Approach to Sodium Supplementation in Premature Infants (Salt to Grow)

G
Gregory Sokol, MD

Primary Investigator

Enrolling By Invitation
1 years and younger
All
Phase N/A
85 participants needed
4 Locations

Brief description of study

The purpose of this study is to see if using the subjects urine sodium and blood sodium levels to decide about giving extra sodium will keep their body’s sodium normal and help them grow better.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Premature birth, Riley
  • Age: - 1 Years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria
1.    Infants with gestational age 25 0/7 – 29 6/7 at birth
2.    Birth weight ≥ 500 grams
3.    Admitted within the 1st week of life
4.    < 14 days of age at time of enrollment

*This study will also include the mother of the infant to collect information from the mother’s chart.
Exclusion Criteria
1.    Infants admitted after the 1st week of life
2.    Major congenital anomalies
3.    Structural genitourinary abnormality
4.    Renal dysfunction (serum creatinine > 1.0 mg/dl or an increase of  ≥ 0.3 mg/dl between any 2 consecutive measurements) after the first week of life
5.    Diuretic use near time of enrollment
6.    Infant with an ostomy (infants receiving an ostomy after study entry will be withdrawn)

Updated on 14 Sep 2024. Study ID: 1902815407, PNEO-IIR-SALT-TO-GROW
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