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Effect of the Level of Dietary Protein on Body Composition

Effect of the Level of Dietary Protein on Infant Growth and Body Composition in the First Year of Life - Three and Five Year Growth and Body Composition Follow-up

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01489098
Enrollment
178
Registered
2011-12-09
Start date
2011-09-30
Completion date
2015-02-28
Last updated
2015-03-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Growth Acceleration

Keywords

Body composition, Protein Metabolism

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if toddlers and children who were fed breast milk or infant formulas at different levels of protein between 3 and 12 months of age have differences in growth and body composition at 3 and 5 years of age.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Years to 6 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Previous participation in infant formula controlled protein study * Body composition data from 6 month of age available * Consent obtained from legal representative * Within age parameters specified in protocol around the 3 and 5 year age points

Exclusion criteria

* Unable to endure testing procedures upon evaluation of the Investigator * Outside the age range of the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mean weight gain3 years

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Body composition3 years

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026