Zinc supplement for very low birth weight infants
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving extra zinc through feeding can help very small premature babies grow better. Zinc is a nutrient important for growth and development, and this trial gives it as a supplement to the milk they already receive.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your baby was born weighing less than 1500 grams (about 3.3 pounds).
- Your baby is currently taking at least 100 ml of milk per kilogram of body weight each day through a feeding tube or bottle.
- Your baby was born at or after 25 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby does not have major birth defects, especially of the stomach or intestines.
- Your baby has not had a serious gut infection called necrotizing enterocolitis, a bowel perforation, or bowel surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether an individualized nutrition plan based on weekly measurements can help preterm infants grow better and improve brain development compared to standard feeding. It is for babies born very early (32 weeks or less) who receive human milk.
This study tests if giving iron every other day works as well as giving it every day for premature babies. It aims to make iron treatment easier for babies and families.
This trial tests whether giving azithromycin to newborns who are smaller at birth can improve health outcomes in the first weeks of life. Your baby may be eligible if they meet specific age, feeding, and safety requirements.
This trial tests whether giving a higher dose of zinc (a mineral that helps growth and immunity) to very premature babies who weigh less than 800 grams can improve their health. It compares the higher dose to the standard dose.
This study tests whether giving zinc supplements to very young babies (under 2 months) with severe infections helps them recover better. It takes place in Tanzania and involves adding zinc to their regular care.
This study tests whether adding extra nutrients (fortification) to human milk helps very low birth weight or preterm babies grow better in the NICU.
Hear when a new Very Low Birth Weight Infant trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.