Researchers monitor tiny babies for donor milk risks

NCT ID NCT01204983

Summary

This study observed very small premature babies receiving donor human milk in the hospital to understand if current feeding practices are safe. Researchers tracked 150 infants weighing 1250 grams or less to check for electrolyte imbalances that can cause serious health problems. The goal was to gather information to improve guidelines for using donor milk in neonatal intensive care units.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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