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Transition From Donor Milk: a Feasibility Study

Description

Preterm and very low birth weight (VLBW, \< 1,500g) infants who receive donor human milk (DHM) often experience slow postnatal growth and no clinical data is available to guide the duration of DHM for preterm infants. The investigators hypothesize that transitioning from DHM to preterm infant formula after the first month of life is both safe and conveys improved weight and length gains and fat free mass accumulation.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Preterm and very low birth weight (VLBW, \< 1,500g) infants who receive donor human milk (DHM) often experience slow postnatal growth and no clinical data is available to guide the duration of DHM for preterm infants. The investigators hypothesize that transitioning from DHM to preterm infant formula after the first month of life is both safe and conveys improved weight and length gains and fat free mass accumulation.

Transition From Donor Milk: a Feasibility Study

Transition From Donor Milk: a Feasibility Study

Condition
Preterm Birth
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Augusta

Wellstar-MCG, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30912

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Greater than 1,250 grams
  • 2. At least 28 days of life
  • 3. Diet consisting of donor human milk with/without mother's own milk
  • 1. Birth weight below the 5th percentile
  • 2. History of necrotizing enterocolitis, spontaneous intestinal perforation, or other gastrointestinal disorder
  • 3. Congenital anomalies
  • 4. Care team discretion

Ages Eligible for Study

28 Days to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Augusta University,

Study Record Dates

2027-06-30