Clinical studies in preterm babies

If your baby has been admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you may be invited to take part in one of these studies.

We're improving outcomes for the most vulnerable babies, for example, those born early, very small or very large.

What we're investigating
Diamond

The DIAMOND Study is looking at different ways of providing nutritional support to preterm babies learning how to breastfeed.

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Mother with a soft toy playing with her baby

Are early changes in brain development in preterm babies an important marker of later development?

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Mother with preterm baby

New nutrition guidelines for preterm babies born in Aotearoa are being developed to give every premature child the best chance of a healthy life.

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Researcher with young boy undergoing testing

Following children born preterm into the early school years to improve understanding of which babies are most at risk of later challenges at school age.

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