Glutamine supplement tested to speed up digestion in preemies
NCT ID NCT00213668
First seen Apr 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving glutamine (a dietary supplement) to premature babies helps them digest food faster and reduces the time they need intravenous feeding. Forty premature infants, aged 2 to 10 days old and free of acute illness, were randomly assigned to receive either glutamine or a control supplement. Researchers measured how quickly the babies' stomachs emptied and how long they stayed in the hospital.
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Locations
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CHU-Rouen
Rouen, 76031, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
glutamine (a dietary supplement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help premature babies digest food faster and reduce the time they need intravenous feeding.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study, so results may not apply to all premature infants. Glutamine may not speed up digestion or hospital discharge.
Conditions
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