Fish oil for tiny babies: could DHA boost brain growth in preterm infants?
NCT ID NCT06207071
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving DHA (a type of omega-3 fat) early to very preterm infants who are small at birth can improve head growth without causing too much fat gain. The trial will include 152 infants and measure head size and body fat at 36 weeks adjusted age. If successful, it could lead to better nutrition strategies for these vulnerable babies.
What this could mean
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Active substance
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) dietary supplement
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple nutritional strategy to improve head growth in vulnerable preterm infants.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (152 infants) testing a dietary supplement, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable. The primary focus is on head growth, not long-term development.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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