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A Study to Assess Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity Using an Acoustic Method

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to develop and validate a new ultrasonic method for assessment of infant bone by evaluating structural and mechanical characteristics of infant tibia.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Full term newborns, approximately equal number of male and female newborn, age <28 days.
  • Preterm infants, approximately equal number of male and female preterm infants with gestational age at birth <37 weeks or birth weight <1500 grams.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Infants currently requiring continuous cardiovascular medication infusions, including but not limited to, dopamine, epinephrine, milrinone, and dobutamine (may have received these medications in the past. 
  • Infants with major congenital anomalies that may affect bone health or structure. 
  • For full term infants, infants with a history of intrauterine growth restriction or who are small for gestational age (<10th percentile for weight) at birth.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Azra Alizad, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Fatima Zohra

(507) 422-5069

Zohra.Fatima@mayo.edu

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