Evaluation of Mineral Absorption in Infants Fed Infant Formula
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Mineral Absorption in the Urine
- Interventions
- Other: Infant Formula
- Registration Number
- NCT01177917
- Lead Sponsor
- Mead Johnson Nutrition
- Brief Summary
This clinical trial will help determine if prebiotics can increase mineral absorption in babies
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
- Singleton
- Term infant
- Birth weight of 2500 g or more
- 56-70 days of age
- Signed informed consent
- Consuming a cow's milk-based infant formula for at least 24 hours.
Exclusion Criteria
- History of underlying disease or congenital malformation which, in the opinion of the Investigator, is likely to interfere with the normal growth and development or the evaluation of the mineral absorption of the participant
- Use of multiple vitamin and mineral supplements prior to enrollment.
- Evidence of formula intolerance or poor intake at time of randomization
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Cow milk-based infant formula with prebiotic blend Infant Formula - Marketed Cow milk-based infant formula Infant Formula -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To evaluate the amount of minerals in the urine
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Compare the amount of vitamins and minerals in the blood
Trial Locations
- Locations (5)
The Center for Human Nutrition
🇺🇸Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Children's Research and Nutrition Center
🇺🇸Houston, Texas, United States
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Clinical Trials Office
🇺🇸Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Pediatric Clinical Trials Unit
🇺🇸Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Children's Hospital of Iowa
🇺🇸Coralville, Iowa, United States