This is a growth study of full-term, formula-fed infants randomized to receive a partially hydrolyzed whey protein formula with and without probiotics for the first four months of life. It is hypothesized that there will be no difference in growth between the two groups.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
partially hydrolyzed whey infant formula consumed ad libitum throughout study
partially hydrolyzed whey formula with probiotic
North Scottsdale Pediatric Associates
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Marietta, Georgia, United States
Kentucky Pediatric Adult Research
Bardstown, Kentucky, United States
PMG Research of Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
growth
weight gain assessed monthly
Time frame: 4 months
other growth
Length, head circumference will be measured at monthly visits
Time frame: 4 months
adverse events
all adverse events will be documented throughout the study
Time frame: 4 months
stool characteristics
stool frequency, color, consistency
Time frame: throughout study
spit-up
frequency of spit-up as reported by caregivers
Time frame: throughout study
vomit
frequency of vomitting as reported by caregivers
Time frame: throughout study
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
PMG Research of Bristol
Bristol, Tennessee, United States
Pediatric Healthcare of Northwest Houston
Tomball, Texas, United States
Advanced Pediatrics
Vienna, Virginia, United States