๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-09-22

Baby ABS (Abdominal Binder Study) (NCT07049900)

Baby ABS (Abdominal Binder Study) : Impact of Abdominal Binder Use on Abdominal Wall Development in Premature Infants Requiring CPAP Support

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: University of Minnesota

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The primary outcome of this study is to determine if the use of the FDA-approved DandleLion NeoBellyBand increases the thickness of the rectus abdominis muscle in premature babies receiving continuous positive pressure ventilation, leading to infants reaching full oral feedings at an earlier corrected gestational age.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Minnesota โ€” Minneapolis, Minnesota

Age range: 26 Weeks to 31 Weeks

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Minnesota โ€” Minneapolis, Minnesota

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (612) 626-0644

Email: chara061@umn.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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