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Caffeine: Help us find the right dose?
Caffeine helps the smallest babies breathe. But what's the right dose?
Caffeine isn't something you'd expect to find in a Neonatal Intensive Care unit. But for babies born very prematurely, it's one of the most important drugs they're given. Babies born before 32 weeks often stop breathing on their own - a condition called apnoea of prematurity. A tiny dose of caffeine helps them keep breathing.
It's that simple. And it's life-saving.
But here's the problem: hospitals across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the world give different doses. The optimal dose has never been confirmed.
That's about to change.
We are proud to be funding BabyCCINO, a world-leading clinical trial designed to find the optimal dose of caffeine for very premature babies, answering one of the most important unanswered questions in neonatal medicine.
The research is led by Professor Brett Manley and his team at the University of Melbourne and is run in the NICU, at the bedsides of real babies. That means findings and treatments reach the babies who need them faster and change clinical care sooner.
This EOFY, your tax-deductible donation will fund the future of neonatal care, and help answer the question: What's the right dose of caffeine to help the smallest babies breathe?
Charlie, now 10, was born at just 26 weeks, weighing only 890 grams. She’s one of the 21,000 babies who has benefitted from neonatal equipment donated by Running for Premature Babies.
Charlie also received a tiny daily dose of caffeine to help her breathe.
Charlie’s mum Julie says,
“ I am thrilled that Running for Premature Babies is funding the BabyCCINO trial and finding the answer to such an important question.
Experiencing apnoea of prematurity first-hand is very scary, especially when you are dealing with the chance your beautiful baby may not survive. That’s why I’m so excited that Running for Premature Babies is now funding the BabyCCINO trial; world-leading research aiming to answer one of the biggest unanswered questions in neonatal care and help improve outcomes for premature babies everywhere.
Please donate this EOFY. Together, we can give more families the chance to bring their babies home healthy and strong, just like Charlie."
About Us
Running for Premature Babies was established in 2007 by Sophie Smith after she and her late husband Ash lost their triplet sons, Henry, Jasper and Evan, following an extremely premature birth at 24 weeks.
Since then, thousands of people have run for the cause, raising more than $12 million for life saving neonatal equipment and research giving thousands of premature babies a better chance of survival.
The Running for Premature Babies Foundation is a registered Australian Charity supporting neonatal units in hospitals around the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes, Running for Premature Babies Foundation is a Deductible Gift Recipient so all donations over $2 are tax deductible to Australian tax payers.
Why is my donation so important?
Caffeine isn't something you'd expect to find in a Neonatal Intensive Care unit. But for babies born very prematurely, it's one of the most important drugs they're given. Babies born before 32 weeks often stop breathing on their own - a condition called apnoea of prematurity. A tiny dose of caffeine helps them keep breathing.
Running for Premature Babies is proud to be funding BabyCCINO research that will find the optimal dose of caffeine for babies.
For 20 years, you've helped fund the equipment that has kept premature babies alive.
This EOFY, you can help fund something just as important: world-leading Australian research that will answer question: what's the right dose of caffeine to help the smallest babies breathe?
Regular donors are our heroes. You help us to plan ahead, safe in the knowledge that your support is ongoing. You also reduce our administration costs compared to one-off donors. By becoming a regular giver, you can help us create a country where every single premature baby, wherever they are born, has the best chance of survival.
To make it 'regular' simply select Weekly, Monthly or Yearly above the donation panel. You can change your selection at any time by contacting us.
