How feeding affects gut health in babies with bowel conditions
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Digestive system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at whether breast milk or formula helps babies with certain bowel problems heal faster and reach full feeds sooner. It compares how different milk affects the bacteria in a baby's gut.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must have one of these conditions: gastroschisis, giant omphalocele, intestinal atresia, mid-gut volvulus, or Hirschsprung disease.
- Your baby must be at least 34 weeks old at birth.
- Your baby must not have started any milk feeds yet.
- You (the parent) must be able to provide milk without any medical reason not to (for example, some recreational drugs are okay, but not cocaine, fentanyl, or meth).
- Your baby must not have complicated gastroschisis, short gut syndrome, or certain other serious birth defects that affect feeding, like severe heart problems.
Quick eligibility check
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