Creamy addition to preemie diets may shorten hospital stays
NCT ID NCT02475434
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding a cream made from human milk to the standard feeding of extremely premature babies (birth weight 500-1250 grams) could help them leave the hospital earlier. 210 infants were randomly assigned to get either the cream supplement or standard care. The main goal was to see if the cream shortened hospital stays, especially for babies with a lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
human milk cream (ProlactCR)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could become a standard way to help extremely premature babies, especially those with lung problems, go home earlier.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all hospitals or babies. The cream is a dietary supplement, not a drug, so benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron
Boardman, Ohio, 44512, United States
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Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
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Orlando Health, Inc. - Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States
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University Hospital
Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78229-3900, United States
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Wasatch Neonatal
Orem, Utah, 84057, United States