Can colostrum shield preterm lungs from ventilator pneumonia?

NCT ID NCT07482007

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested three mouth care methods—colostrum (first breast milk), chlorhexidine (antiseptic), and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)—to see which best prevents lung infections in premature babies on ventilators. Eighty preterm infants in the NICU were enrolled. The goal was to find a simple, safe way to reduce pneumonia risk in these vulnerable newborns.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Tanta University Children's Hospital

    Tanta, Egypt

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