Could helping preterm moms provide breastmilk boost Kids' brain development?

NCT ID NCT07702357

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows children who were born very preterm and took part in a trial that provided financial support to help mothers provide their own milk during NICU care. Researchers will assess the children's thinking skills, behavior, growth, and overall costs to society at preschool age. The goal is to understand whether this early economic intervention leads to better long-term outcomes.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could show that supporting mothers' own milk in the NICU improves long-term brain development and reduces societal costs for very preterm infants.
What could go wrong: This is an observational follow-up, not a new treatment test. Results may be influenced by many factors beyond the original intervention, and the study size is modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Premature Birth

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PRETERM

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Locations

Rush University

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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