Exclusive breast milk study in preterm babies
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether feeding extremely preterm babies only human milk (no formula) affects early health outcomes, including risks that may develop later. It also includes term-born babies for comparison. The study is mainly about feeding and safety, and you would follow the study’s feeding plan.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born extremely preterm (about 500–1250 grams at birth), or a term baby with a healthy birth weight
- Before joining, your baby was not eating or was already on exclusive human milk only
- A parent or guardian can and will sign the study consent form
- Your baby does not have major birth defects
- Your baby has not had serious gut problems like intestinal perforation or Stage 2 necrotizing enterocolitis before joining
- If preterm: your baby does not have certain rare metabolism conditions (for example, galactosemia or phenylketonuria)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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