NCT04875624

Brief Summary

The investigators propose to prospectively conduct a neurodevelopmental evaluation of SGA and late preterm neonates who underwent risk-based screening for hypoglycemia at newborn nursery during the first 24 hours of life based on AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) hypoglycemia guidelines at 18 to 24 months of age. As per internal neonatal unit protocol (reflecting AAP guidelines), all neonates at risk of hypoglycemia (all preterm infants, term infants who are SGA or LGA and IDM) are routinely screened for hypoglycemia during the first 24 hours of life via bedside point of care glucose devices (see attached Weiler neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) hypoglycemia screening protocol). The investigators will compare neurodevelopmental outcomes of those who were and were not hypoglycemic in the newborn nursery based on electronic health record data.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
126

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2021

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 29, 2021

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 6, 2021

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 14, 2021

Completed
3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 19, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 19, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

October 14, 2025

Status Verified

October 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

3 years

First QC Date

April 29, 2021

Last Update Submit

October 9, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Comparison of cognitive development using Bayley-4 scoring system

    Compare cognitive development assessed with the Bayley-4 scoring system between the normoglycemic and hypoglycemic at-risk SGA/late preterm neonates

    120 minutes

  • Comparison of motor development using Bayley-4 scoring system

    Assess motor development between the normoglycemic and hypoglycemic at-risk neonates

    120 minutes

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Comparison of language development using Bayley-4 scoring system

    120 minutes

  • Comparison of social-emotional behavior using Bayley-4 scoring system

    120 minutes

  • Comparison of adaptive behavior using Bayley-4 scoring system

    120 minutes

Study Arms (2)

Hypoglycemic neonates

Preterm or small for gestational age neonates at risk for hypoglycemia who were found to be hypoglycemic during the screening for hypoglycemia

Diagnostic Test: Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Fourth Edition (Bayley-4)

Normoglycemic neonates

Preterm or small for gestational age neonates who were found to be normoglycemic during the screening for hypoglycemia

Diagnostic Test: Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Fourth Edition (Bayley-4)

Interventions

Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Fourth Edition (Bayley-4) will be administered by one of the 2 blinded examiners who are unaware of neonatal glycemia status. Bayley-4 examines Cognitive, Language, Motor, Social-Emotional and Adaptive Behavior domains of development and may require up to 120 minutes to complete.

Hypoglycemic neonatesNormoglycemic neonates

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Months - 24 Months
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

This is a cross-sectional study evaluating neurodevelopmental outcome at 18 to 24 months of SGA/late preterm neonates who received risk-based screening for hypoglycemia and were found to be either normoglycemic or hypoglycemic during hospitalization. Eligible subjects will be identified via electronic health record search, and their hypoglycemia risk factors will be verified together with glycemia status. Parents of eligible subjects will be contacted via phone and invited for research participation; Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Fourth Edition (Bayley-4) will be administered by one of the 2 blinded examiners who are unaware of neonatal glycemia status. Bayley-4 examines Cognitive, Language, Motor, Social-Emotional and Adaptive Behavior domains of development .

You may qualify if:

  • Born at 35 weeks or more of gestation
  • Birth weight of 2000 g or more
  • Indication for routine screening for hypoglycemia: late preterm infants (gestational age from 35 weeks 0 days to 36 weeks 6 days) and newborns who were SGA (birth weight below the 10th percentile on the 2013 Fenton curve).

You may not qualify if:

  • Neonates with indication for hypoglycemia screening - screening not properly done or missing
  • Unable to reach the subject for neurodevelopmental assessment
  • Non-English speaking subjects

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Montefiore Medical Center, Weiler Hospital

The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Jillian Connors, MD

    Montefiore Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 29, 2021

First Posted

May 6, 2021

Study Start

July 14, 2021

Primary Completion

July 19, 2024

Study Completion

July 19, 2024

Last Updated

October 14, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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