Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of enrolled population.
| MEL group (n = 21) | Placebo group (n = 15) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (wks) | 32.26 ± 3.66 | 33.53 ± 2.88 | NS |
| Birth weight (g) | 1706 ± 638 | 1988 ± 513 | NS |
| Gender (%) | F = 14 (66) | F = 8 (53) | NS |
| Spontaneous delivery (%) | 5 (24) | 2 (13) | NS |
| Caesarean section (%) | 16 (76) | 13 (87) | NS |
| NEC (%) | 1 (4.7) | 0 | NS |
| BPD (%) | 1 (4.7) | 0 | NS |
| IVH (all grade) (%) | 4 (19) | 3 (20) | NS |
F: female; NEC: necrotizing enterocolitis; BPD: bronchopulmonary dysplasia; IVH: intraventricular hemorrhage; ROP: retinopathy of premature; NS: nonsignificant p > 0.05.