Can early milk feeds help babies born with intestines outside the body?
NCT ID NCT06878950
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether it is possible to start feeding breast milk early to newborns with gastroschisis, a condition where the intestines are outside the belly at birth. The goal is to see if parents agree to join the study and if doctors can follow the early feeding plan. Twenty infants will take part at UC Davis.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Early Feeding Protocol
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that early feeding is safe and practical for infants with gastroschisis, potentially improving their recovery and reducing hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 20 participants. It is not designed to prove that early feeding improves health outcomes, and results may not apply to all infants with gastroschisis.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95817, United States
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University of California Los Angeles
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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