Milk formula for very preterm babies: more vs less beta-palmitate
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests an infant milk formula that has a higher or lower amount of beta-palmitate in babies born very early. The goal is to see if the formula supports healthy growth in preterm infants who are stable and can feed through the stomach.
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Who can take part
- Be born between 24 and 32 weeks of pregnancy (gestational age) when the study starts
- Have a birth weight over 750 grams
- Be a single baby or twin (not triplets or more)
- Be breathing with oxygen support less than 0.60 at the start
- Be able to receive feeds through the stomach (enteral feeding) and be cardiovascular stable
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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