Simple enzyme drops could help tiny babies tolerate feeds
NCT ID NCT07088302
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving lactase enzyme drops with formula milk can prevent feeding intolerance in very premature infants (≤32 weeks). 120 babies will receive either lactase or placebo for 14 days. Researchers will track vomiting, stomach swelling, and leftover milk in the stomach to see if the enzyme helps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lactase enzyme drops
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to prevent feeding problems in premature babies, reducing time in the NICU.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 120 infants. The effect may be small or not work at all, and results may not apply to all preterm babies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Marwa Mohamed Farag
RECRUITINGAlexandria, 0325, Egypt
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