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

Status

Terminated

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01759134

Enrollment

Registered

2013-01-02

Start date

2013-01-31

Completion date

2014-06-30

Last updated

2013-10-25

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Conditions

Premature Birth of Newborn

Keywords

Premature neonate, Post-discharge, Formula

Brief summary

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

Detailed description

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.

Interventions

OTHERPost discharge formula

Babies will be given either materna sensitive or similac neosure

Study design

Allocation

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

30 Weeks to 34 Weeks

Healthy volunteers

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)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
growth	3 months post discharge	weight (kg), length (cm), head circumference (cm).

Countries

Israel

Outcome results

None listed

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