Tailored milk boosts preemie brain growth?
NCT ID NCT03977259
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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