Donor milk for preemies: are we doing it right?

NCT ID NCT01204983

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looked at how donor human milk is given to very low birth weight babies in the NICU. The goal was to see if current feeding practices follow guidelines and to check for side effects like mineral imbalances. About 150 premature infants weighing less than 1250 grams were included. The study did not test a new treatment but observed current care to improve safety.

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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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