Assessment of Fatty Acids in Infants' Blood Cells When Consuming Infant Formula Containing Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

Completed

• Conditions: Levels of Fatty Acids in the Blood Cells of Infants

• Registration Number: NCT01058187
• Lead Sponsor: Mead Johnson Nutrition

Brief Summary

To compare amounts of DHA, ARA, and other fatty acids in the blood cells of infants consuming infant formulas containing differing levels of fatty acids

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2010-01-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-01-27
• Study First Posted: 2010-01-28
• Study Start: 2010-02
• Primary Completion: 2013-05
• Study Completion: 2013-07
• Status Verified: 2014-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-03-10
• Last Update Posted: 2014-03-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 86

Inclusion Criteria

• Singleton birth
• 12-25 days of age
• Gestational age of 37-42 weeks
• Solely formula fed for at least 24 hours prior to randomization
• Birth weight 2500 g - 4000 g

Exclusion Criteria

• Serious concurrent illness or congenital malformation
• Systemic or congenital infection
• Immunocompromised
• History of intolerance or allergy to cow milk
• Maternal autoimmune disorder
• Participation in another clinical study

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Alberta Institute for Human Nutrition, University of Alberta; 🇨🇦 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada