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NCT06072976 The Influence of Feeding Source on the Gut Microbiome and Time to Full Feeds in Neonates With Congenital Gastrointestinal Pathologies

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NCT ID NCT06072976
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Seattle Children's Hospital
Condition Gastrointestinal Complication
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 116 participants
Start Date 2023-06-09
Primary Completion 2027-06-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 0 Days
Max Age 55 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Standard of CareExclusive Human Milk

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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 116 participants in total. It began in 2023-06-09 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-09.

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Brief Summary

This study explores the use of an exclusive human milk diet versus standard feeding practices to compare the influence on feeding outcomes and the gut bacteria in infants with intestinal differences.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Infants with gastroschisis, giant omphalocele, intestinal atresia, mid-gut volvulus, hirschsprungs disease. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Infant has already been on feeds 2. Infants \<34 weeks gestation 3. Parents with contraindications to providing milk (i.e. drug use-cocaine, fentanyl, meth BUT oxy/suboxone/marijuana OK) 4. Complicated gastroschisis 5. Short gut syndrome 6. Additional congenital anomalies that affect ability to tolerate milk (i.e. cyanotic congenital heart disease BUT kidney disease ok)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Leonel Arellano

✉ leonel.arellano@seattlechildrens.org

📞 915-443-4390

Principal Investigator

Katie Strobel, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Seattle Children's Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06072976 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 0 Days or older, up to 55 Years, studying Gastrointestinal Complication. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06072976 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06072976 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at leonel.arellano@seattlechildrens.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06072976 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Seattle, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06072976 clinical trial?

NCT06072976 is sponsored by Seattle Children's Hospital. The principal investigator is Katie Strobel, MD at Seattle Children's Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 116 participants.

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