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Comparison of Post-Discharge Growth of Premature Infants Using Two Different Formulas

Phase 4
Terminated
Conditions
Premature Birth of Newborn
Registration Number
NCT01759134
Lead Sponsor
Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to compare the post-discharge growth of preterm infants fed with 2 different post discharge formulas.

Detailed Description

Infants will be randomized upon discharge from the NICU. We will follow weight, height and head circumference for three months following discharge, In addition any feeding difficulties will be noted.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Preterm infants that are being fed only by formulas (mother chose not to breast feed, or cannot breast feed).
  2. Gestational week 30-34.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Congenital major malformation (e.g. congenital heart disease).
  2. Chromosomal abnormality (e.g. Down's syndrome)
  3. Gastrointestinal morbidity: S/P abdominal surgery, S/P NEC
  4. Milk allergy
  5. Chronic disease (e.g. oxygen treatment)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
growth3 months post discharge

weight (kg), length (cm), head circumference (cm).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Shaare Zedek Medical Center

🇮🇱

Jerusalem, Israel

Shaare Zedek Medical Center
🇮🇱Jerusalem, Israel

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