Opinions of the Neonatal Registered DietitianNCT06771778
Advancing the Role of the Neonatal Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
An observational study of Opinions of the Neonatal Registered Dietitian, run by Florida International University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This observational study aims to identify the needs, engagement levels, and expertise of NICU RDNs and provide insights into their job satisfaction and career longevity. This cross-sectional examination was conducted in March - April 2024 using a national, online, IRB-approved survey sent to established Neonatal and… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Opinions of the Neonatal Registered Dietitian
- What is being tested?
- Survey using a questionnaire.
- How many people
- 253 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 28 Mar 2024to 2 Apr 2024
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Current and former Neonatal Registered Dietitian.
Who may be able to join
None listed.
Who cannot join
- Practice outside of the USA and Canada.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Florida International University
Miami, Florida, 33199
About this study
Official title: Elevating the Neonatal Dietitian for the Future: Insights From the Experts Themselves
This observational study aims to identify the needs, engagement levels, and expertise of NICU RDNs and provide insights into their job satisfaction and career longevity.
This cross-sectional examination was conducted in March - April 2024 using a national, online, IRB-approved survey sent to established Neonatal and Pediatric Dietitian practice groups. A Qualtrics link was provided for current and former NICU RDNs to complete a 10-minute online survey.
- Being tested
- Survey using a questionnaire.
- Keywords
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Dietitian Nutritionist, Neonatal Nutrition
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Survey using a questionnaire.Other
A Qualtrics link was provided for current and former NICU RDNs to complete a 10-minute online survey that provided an optional gift card for completion. Part 1 of the survey had eight questions, and part 2 had eleven additional questions.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Dietitian(s) | Current or former Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Dietitian(s) Receives: Other: Survey using a questionnaire. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Exploratory Neonatal Registered Dietitian Opinions
Description: 253 current (n=206) and former (n=47) NICU RDNs completed the online questionnaire. Multiple choice, observational data collected.
Measured: Time Frame: March 28 - April 2, 2024
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Jan 2025
- Study start28 Mar 2024
- Primary completion2 Apr 2024
- Study completion2 Apr 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Opinions of the Neonatal Registered DietitianStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 253 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Florida International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Rickard Foundation, Inc.
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Alayne M Gatto, M.S., R.D.N., Study chair, Florida International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06771778
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB-23-0559
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 8 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 15 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: Unsure of current submission time-frame and publication.
Publications
Abel DM, Gatto AM, Fowler JO, Valentine CJ. Elevating the role and professional contributions of the neonatal dietitian for the future: insights from the experts themselves. Front Pediatr. 2025 Aug 26;13:1639283. doi: 10.3389/fped.2025.1639283. eCollection 2025.
PubMed 40933702
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Elevating the Neonatal Dietitian for the Future: Insights From the Experts Themselves
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06771778
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB-23-0559
- Keywords
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Dietitian Nutritionist, Neonatal Nutrition
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 253 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Florida International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Rickard Foundation, Inc.
- Study start
- 28 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 2 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 2 Apr 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This observational study aims to identify the needs, engagement levels, and expertise of NICU RDNs and provide insights into their job satisfaction and career longevity.
This cross-sectional examination was conducted in March - April 2024 using a national, online, IRB-approved survey sent to established Neonatal and Pediatric Dietitian practice groups. A Qualtrics link was provided for current and former NICU RDNs to complete a 10-minute online survey.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Dietitian(s) | – | Other: Survey using a questionnaire.Current or former Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Dietitian(s) |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Current and former Neonatal Registered Dietitian.
Key inclusion criteria (0 listed)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Practice outside of the USA and Canada.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Survey using a questionnaire.A Qualtrics link was provided for current and former NICU RDNs to complete a 10-minute online survey that provided an optional gift card for completion. Part 1 of the survey had eight questions, and part 2 had eleven additional questions. | Other | Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Dietitian(s) |
Primary outcome
Exploratory Neonatal Registered Dietitian Opinions
Time frame: Time Frame: March 28 - April 2, 2024
Description: 253 current (n=206) and former (n=47) NICU RDNs completed the online questionnaire. Multiple choice, observational data collected.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Jan 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40933702Abel DM, Gatto AM, Fowler JO, Valentine CJ. Elevating the role and professional contributions of the neonatal dietitian for the future: insights from the experts themselves. Front Pediatr. 2025 Aug 26;13:1639283. doi: 10.3389/fped.2025.1639283. eCollection 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. Unsure of current submission time-frame and publication.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Alayne M Gatto, M.S., R.D.N. study chair
Florida International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Opinions of the Neonatal Registered Dietitian, run by Florida International University at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 0 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Jan 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Exploratory Neonatal Registered Dietitian Opinions (time frame: Time Frame: March 28 - April 2, 2024). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06771778, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Jan 2025.