Comparison of Feeding Strategies for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Infants
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Growth Failure
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with HLHS/SVV who underwent stage 1 procedures (Norwood or Hybrid procedure) who were inborn or transferred into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Columbia University Medical Center
Exclusion Criteria:
- Excluded subjects were those with associated major congenital malformations (e.g. congenital diaphragmatic hernia, gastroschisis) or chromosomal anomalies, and/or those who were small for gestational age at birth.
- Subjects in whom a nasogastric tube or gastrostomy tube was not required for feeding at the time of enrollment and/or who were transferred to outside institutions for recovery after surgery.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Continuous Feeding Regimen
Intermittent Bolus Feeding Regimen
Enteral feedings given as combination of continuous nocturnal feedings and intermittent bolus daytime feedings.
Enteral feedings given as intermittent bolus feedings for entire 24 hour period.