Breast milk showdown: does pasteurization weaken gut benefits for preemies?

NCT ID NCT01177475

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 55 very premature babies (born at 28-30 weeks) to see if natural mother's milk or pasteurized milk better helps their guts mature. Researchers measured bioactive molecules in the milk and tracked gut development during small feedings. The goal was to understand if pasteurization changes the milk's benefits for these fragile infants.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: natural or pasteurized mother's milk
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors understand whether natural milk better supports gut development in very premature babies.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not lead to changes in care without larger studies.

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Conditions

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Premature Birth

As listed by the trial registrant

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PREMATURE BIRTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Marseille

Marseille, France

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