Can a simple feeding protocol help the tiniest babies thrive?
NCT ID NCT06765863
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether feeding very low birthweight or very preterm infants a standardized fortified human milk protocol in the NICU leads to better growth, less illness, and lower death rates compared to usual care. About 776 infants in India will take part. The key approach is adding a human milk fortifier to breast milk according to a strict guideline for at least 21 days.
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 fortifier (dietary supplement added to breast milk)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a simple, scalable feeding protocol that helps fragile newborns grow better and face fewer complications in the NICU.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-country trial with 776 infants, so results may not apply everywhere. The intervention is only given in the hospital, so benefits may not last after discharge.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ballari Medical College and Research Centre
RECRUITINGBallary, Karnataka, India
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JJM Medical College
RECRUITINGDavangere, Karnataka, India
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KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBelagavi, Karnataka, India
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Niloufer Hospital
RECRUITINGHyderabad, Telangana, India
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