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Clinical Trials/NCT03991949
NCT03991949CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Preterm Infants Fed Post-Discharge Preterm Infant Formula With Prebiotic

Abbott Nutrition14 sites in 1 country51 target enrollmentStarted: October 4, 2019Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
51
Locations
14
Primary Endpoint
Weight

Study Overview

Brief Summary

This single-group study will assess growth and tolerance of infants fed a post-discharge preterm infant formula containing a prebiotic.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Na
Intervention Model
Single Group
Primary Purpose
Other
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
34 Weeks to 41 Weeks (Child)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Gestational age at birth less than 37 weeks
  • Birth weight less than 3200 g (approximately 7 pounds)
  • Postmenstrual age is 34 0/7 through 41 0/7 weeks at enrollment
  • Parent(s) confirm their intention to feed their infant the study product as the sole source of nutrition for the duration of the study
  • The currently-fed formula is a milk-based infant formula at a caloric density of ≤ 24 Cal/fl oz.
  • Singleton, twin, or triplet births only.
  • Parent(s) confirm their intention not to administer solid foods or juices to their infant from enrollment through the duration of the study, unless instructed otherwise by their healthcare professional.
  • Participant's parent(s) has voluntarily signed and dated an ICF, approved by an IRB/IEC and provided HIPAA (or other applicable privacy regulation) authorization prior to any participation in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • An adverse maternal, fetal or participant medical history that is thought by the investigator to have potential for effects on tolerance, growth, and/or development.
  • Participant is taking and plans to continue taking medications, home remedies, herbal preparations, prebiotics or probiotics, rehydration solutions, or parenteral nutrition
  • Participant is known to require elective surgery with hospitalization, other than uncomplicated outpatient surgery, during the course of the study.
  • Participant is in another study that has not been approved as a concomitant study
  • Participant has an allergy or intolerance to any ingredient in the study product
  • Participant is currently receiving oxygen therapy
  • Participant is currently receiving antibiotics
  • Participant is currently receiving tube feedings

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Weight

Time Frame: SDAY 1 to SDAY 56

Change in weight-for-age z-score

Secondary Outcomes

  • Formula Intake(SDAY 1 to SDAY 56)
  • Length(SDAY 1 to SDAY 56)
  • Head Circumference(SDAY 1 to SDAY 56)
  • Stool Characteristics(Study Day (SDAY) 1 to SDAY 56)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Industry
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (14)

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