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NCT02683473 Measurement of Energy Metabolism in Infants

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NCT ID NCT02683473
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Condition Infant Development
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 70 participants
Start Date 2016-03-16
Primary Completion 2027-06-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 1 Month
Max Age 3 Months
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 70 participants in total. It began in 2016-03-16 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-30.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to measure energy expenditure during the first 3 months of life in infants.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy, full-term infant * Aged 1 month (28 days) to 3 months (12 weeks, 6 days) at the first visit * Exclusively fed breast milk and/or infant formula * Willing to accept doubly-labeled water Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to complete 3 clinic visits within about 14 days at Pennington Biomedical Research Center * Born preterm (\< 37 weeks gestation) * Congenital abnormality or disability * Gastric reflux * Acute illness within 7 days of the study (fever, diarrhea) * Use of medications to treat a chronic condition (does not include use of vitamin supplements or PRN medication for flatulence or reflux such as Pepcid)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Abby Altazan, M.S.

✉ abby.altazan@pbrc.edu

📞 (225) 763-2801

Principal Investigator

Leanne M Redman, Ph.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT02683473 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 1 Month or older, up to 3 Months, studying Infant Development. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT02683473 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT02683473 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at abby.altazan@pbrc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT02683473 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Baton Rouge, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT02683473 clinical trial?

NCT02683473 is sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The principal investigator is Leanne M Redman, Ph.D. at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.

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