Breast milk mouth care may help gastroschisis babies thrive

NCT ID NCT03393832

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looks at whether giving breast milk mouth care to newborns with gastroschisis (a rare abdominal wall defect) can help them tolerate feedings sooner and reduce infections. Researchers will compare babies who receive breast milk mouth care to those who get sterile water. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost approach improves gut health and speeds recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Texas Children's Hospital Fetal Center and Newborn Center

    Houston, Texas, 770230, United States

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