fortification of mother breast milk to prevent after birth growth failure in preterm infants

Targeted fortification of maternal breast milk to prevent postnatal growth failure in preterm infants : A randomised control trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/08/072630

Enrollment

Registered

2024-08-19

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-09-16

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: P051- Newborn small for gestational age

Interventions

Intervention1: 20cc of Milk for every feed will be give and analysis followed by targeted fortification with 1 hmf ( Human Milk fortifier sachet as per standard norms) in each feed.: Fortification wi

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Preterm infants less 32 6/7 weeks of gestation or less than 1250 grams

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a. Congenital anomalies b. Chromosomal abnormalities c. GI surgical procedure/short bowel syndrome/ostomies d. NPO status: NEC/feeding intolerance/inotrope dependent shock

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To see the effect of targeted fortification of maternal breast milk in preventing post natal growth failureTimepoint: To see the effect of targeted fortification of maternal breast milk in preventing post natal growth failure at the time of discharge and at 40 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate effects of targeted fortification on in hospital survival & anthropometric measuresTimepoint: Baby is assessed at the time of discharge & at 40 week post menstrual age	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ramachandra bhat

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College,KLE University

rambhat79@gmail.com6361968926

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026