The effects of a prebiotic supplement of faecal consistency, mineral absorption and gut flora in low birth weight infants
Completed
- Conditions
- Very low birth weightPregnancy and ChildbirthDisorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN87058658
- Lead Sponsor
- Friesland Coberco Dairy Foods Holding NV (Netherlands)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
1. Gestational age less then 34 weeks
2. Birth weight less then 1700 grams
Exclusion Criteria
1. Congenital defects
2. Motility disorders of the gut
3. Necrotising enterocolitis
4. Medication with effects on gastric motility or intestinal flora (i.e., antibiotics)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Number of stools /day<br>2. Gut flora<br>3. Safety
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Growth (increase in weight per kg per day)