Could a High-Protein diet in the NICU boost preemie brain development?
NCT ID NCT04190875
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows up on extremely low birth weight infants (under 1000 grams) who received either a standard or high-protein diet while in the NICU. Researchers want to see if the higher protein diet leads to better growth, body composition, and neurodevelopment at 18-24 months of age. The study is currently suspended.
What this could mean
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Active substance
high-protein diet (targeted fortification of human milk)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a higher protein diet in the NICU leads to better long-term growth and brain development in extremely premature infants.
What could go wrong
This is a small, suspended follow-up study, so results may not be conclusive. The diet was given in the NICU, and many other factors affect a child's development.
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Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States