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NCT04294368 Targeted Fortification of Donor Breast Milk in Preterm Infants

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NCT ID NCT04294368
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Columbia University
Condition Prematurity; Extreme
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2020-03-09
Primary Completion 2027-03

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 1 Day
Max Age 21 Days
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Similac Human Milk Fortifier Extensively Hydrolyzed Protein Concentrated LiquidSimilac Liquid Protein FortifierNestle Microlipid

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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 50 participants in total. It began in 2020-03-09 with a primary completion date of 2027-03.

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Brief Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial comparing standard fortification of donor breast milk to targeted fortification of donor breast milk in preterm infants. The purpose of the study is to determine if there is a benefit to target fortifying donor breast milk in the preterm population. The investigators hypothesize that infants receiving targeted fortification of donor breast milk will have improved growth compared to infants receiving standard fortification of donor breast milk.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Premature infants born \</= 30 weeks gestational age * Birth Weight \</= 1500 grams Exclusion Criteria: * Parents do no consent to donor milk * Confounders for poor growth such as congenital heart disease, GI diagnoses such as gastroschisis and omphalocele, and or major congenital anomalies * Grade III or IV intraventricular hemorrhage diagnoses prior to randomization * Small for gestational age (\<3% on Fenton Growth Curve) * Failure to initiate fortified feeds prior to 3 weeks of life * Diagnosis of necrotizing entercolitis prior to randomization * Diagnosis of early onset sepsis confirmed with positive culture

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Marianne Garland, MD

✉ mg71@cumc.columbia.edu

📞 212 305 0952

Principal Investigator

Marianne Garland, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Columbia University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04294368 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 1 Day or older, up to 21 Days, studying Prematurity; Extreme. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04294368 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04294368 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mg71@cumc.columbia.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04294368 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New York, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04294368 clinical trial?

NCT04294368 is sponsored by Columbia University. The principal investigator is Marianne Garland, MD at Columbia University. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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