Glutamine supplement may speed digestion in preemies
NCT ID NCT00213668
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving glutamine (a dietary supplement) to premature babies helps them digest food faster and reduces the time they need IV nutrition. Forty babies born at 30-33 weeks and free of acute illness were randomly assigned to receive either glutamine or a control supplement. Researchers measured how quickly food left the stomach and how long it took to reach full feeding by mouth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- glutamine (a dietary supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If glutamine speeds up digestion, it could help premature babies get off IV nutrition sooner and go home earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (40 babies) looking at digestion markers, not long-term health. Results may not change standard care.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU-Rouen
Rouen, 76031, France
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