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Effects of Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) - Enriched Formula With Reduced Energy and Protein Content on Growth and Development

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Infant
Registration Number
NCT00624689
Lead Sponsor
Umeå University
Brief Summary

Formula-fed infants differ from breast-fed infants in the growth pattern, risk for obesity and cardiovascular diseases, neurological development and morbidity in infections.

The investigators' hypothesis is that a modified formula with reduced energy and protein content and enrichment with Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) containing bioactive proteins and phospholipids will reduce the difference between formula-fed and breast-fed infants.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
240
Inclusion Criteria
  • Term infants with birth weight 2500-4500 gr
  • Fed with breastmilk only or formula only before 2 months of age
Exclusion Criteria
  • Chronic illness

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Body composition4 months

Pletysmography (% body fat)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Neurological development1 year

Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, 3rd Ed (higher score - better outcome)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dept of clinical sciences, pediatrics, Umeå University

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Umeå, Sweden

Dept of clinical sciences, pediatrics, Umeå University
🇸🇪Umeå, Sweden

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