Breast milk mouth care may boost gut health in rare birth defect
NCT ID NCT03393832
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether giving oral care with breast milk (or sterile water if breast milk is not available) can improve feeding tolerance and gut bacteria in newborns with gastroschisis, a rare abdominal wall defect. Researchers will follow 27 infants in the NICU to see if this simple practice helps them start and reach full feeds sooner and reduces hospital stay. The study is observational, meaning it observes outcomes without assigning treatments.
What this could mean
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Active substance
breast milk (oral care)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve feeding and reduce infections in infants with gastroschisis.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study with only 27 infants, so results may not apply to all babies. It is not a treatment trial and cannot prove cause and effect.
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Locations
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Texas Children's Hospital Fetal Center and Newborn Center
Houston, Texas, 770230, United States