Probiotics show promise for preterm infant health

NCT ID NCT07296718

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving probiotics (good bacteria) to preterm babies for 28 days after birth can reduce serious gut infections, sepsis, and improve growth. 249 preterm infants weighing less than 2500 grams took part. Researchers compared single-strain and multiple-strain probiotics to see which works better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bahawal Victoria Hospital

    Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, 62100, Pakistan

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