Tailored milk boosts preemie brain growth?
NCT ID NCT03977259
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways of fortifying breast milk for preterm babies in the NICU. One group gets standard fortification, while the other gets a personalized mix based on real-time milk analysis. Researchers will track growth, brain scans, and development up to age 2 to see which method works better.
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
individualized human milk fortification with added protein and medium-chain triglycerides
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help preterm infants grow better and have healthier brain development, potentially reducing long-term developmental issues.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study (130 infants) at a single hospital, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is complex and may not show clear benefits over standard care.
Conditions
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