Breast-Milk enema: a natural boost for tiny babies?
NCT ID NCT07661992
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This early-phase trial tests whether a small enema made from the mother's own breast milk can help very preterm infants (born before 28 weeks) pass their first stool (meconium). Delayed passage can slow feeding and raise the risk of serious gut infections. The study will enroll 20 infants and check safety, including any injury or infection, as well as how well the enema works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- breast milk
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to help preterm infants pass their first stool, potentially reducing feeding delays and serious gut problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small phase 1 trial with only 20 infants, so results may not apply widely. There are also risks like infection or rectal injury from the enema.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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