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NCT05380401 Metabolic Mechanisms Induced by Enteral DHA and ARA Supplementation in Preterm Infants

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NCT ID NCT05380401
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Condition Premature
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 328 participants
Start Date 2023-03-09
Primary Completion 2027-04

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age 36 Weeks
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Enfamil® DHA & ARA Supplement for Special Dietary Use

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 328 participants in total. It began in 2023-03-09 with a primary completion date of 2027-04.

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Brief Summary

A comprehensive analysis of the impact of exogenous enteral DHA and ARA supplementation on lipid metabolism including the production of downstream derived mediators and how this impacts important biological pathways such as metabolism, inflammation, and organogenic factors.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * born between 25 0/7 and 29 6/7 weeks of gestation * less than 48 hours of age at first lipid dose (The cohort is defined by gestational age rather than birth weight to avoid an over-represented sample of growth-restricted infants in birth weight defined cohorts.) Exclusion Criteria: * serious congenital anomalies * conditions at birth that will require surgery prior to discharge * imminent death such that withdrawal of intensive care support is anticipated within the first 72 hours after birth

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Cynthia Blanco, MD, MSCI-TS

✉ blanco@uthscsa.edu

📞 210-567-5225

Principal Investigator

Cynthia Blanco, MD, MSCI-TS

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05380401 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, up to 36 Weeks, studying Premature. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05380401 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05380401 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at blanco@uthscsa.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05380401 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States, New Haven, United States, Chicago, United States, Chicago, United States and 3 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05380401 clinical trial?

NCT05380401 is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The principal investigator is Cynthia Blanco, MD, MSCI-TS at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The trial plans to enroll 328 participants.

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