Healthy adult study paves way for safer preterm baby nutrition
NCT ID NCT06551545
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to develop a method to measure how the body breaks down tryptophan, an essential amino acid. Ten healthy adults aged 18-45 will take a special tracer and provide blood and urine samples. The goal is to later use this method to improve nutrition for preterm babies on IV feeding.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1E8, Canada
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