Growing Little PEAPODS Study (NCT06226051)
Growing Little PEAPODS Study: Association Between Prematurity and Body Composition, Nutrition Practices, and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn more about how the food and nutrition babies receive while in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) influences their ability to gain weight and fat-free mass, and their future growth and development. Participants will: * have body growth measurements collected using the PEAPOD device * have nutritional information collected, and * be followed for neurodevelopmental outcomes Participants can expect to be in the study for 36 months.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Meriter Hospital, Inc. — Madison, Wisconsin
Age range: 22 Weeks to 32 Weeks
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Meriter Hospital, Inc. — Madison, Wisconsin
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (608) 620-4924
Email: whulse@wisc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.