Creamy boost: can human milk cream help tiny babies grow?

NCT ID NCT01487928

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding human milk cream to breast milk or donor milk could help very low birth weight preterm infants get enough calories. Many preterm babies receive milk that has fewer calories than expected, which can slow their growth. Researchers measured the calorie content of the milk and tracked the infants' weight, length, and head growth over time.

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
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help preterm infants gain weight and grow better by ensuring their milk has enough calories.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 78 infants, so results may not apply to all preterm babies. Adding cream may not significantly improve growth or health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding Premature Birth

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PREMATURITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
UT Health Science Center, San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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