Breast milk protein shows promise in preventing deadly sepsis in preterm infants
NCT ID NCT07480434
First seen Mar 27, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving lactoferrin, a natural protein found in breast milk, could help prevent sepsis (a severe blood infection) in premature babies. The study included 180 preterm and low-birth-weight infants. Researchers gave lactoferrin to see if it would boost the babies' immune systems and reduce the risk of infection.
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King Edward Medical University Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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