Salt for preemies: tiny infants get growth boost in new study

NCT ID NCT07350135

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looks at whether giving extra sodium (salt) to premature babies starting at least one week after birth helps them gain weight and grow better. The trial includes 74 preterm infants with low birth weight. Researchers will track their weight for six weeks and check for side effects like abnormal sodium levels.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eldemerdash Hospital

    Cairo, Egypt

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