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

Phase 4TerminatedNCT01759134

Shaare Zedek Medical Center30 enrolled

Overview

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

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Premature Birth of Newborn

Interventions

Post discharge formulaOTHER

Babies will be given either materna sensitive or similac neosure

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 30 WeeksMax age: 34 Weeks

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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)

Locations (1)

Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Jerusalem, Israel

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

growth

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

Time frame: 3 months post discharge

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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