Breast milk enemas: a new hope for preterm infant gut health?
NCT ID NCT07558499
First seen May 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving breast milk enemas to preterm babies can improve their gut bacteria and reduce complications like feeding problems. Sixty preterm infants will receive either breast milk or saltwater enemas for five days. The goal is to see if this simple approach helps their gut develop better.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
maternal breast milk
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-invasive way to support gut health in preterm infants.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 60 infants. It may not show clear benefits, and the approach is experimental with unknown risks.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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