Can extra protein help tiny preemies grow stronger?
NCT ID NCT02943746
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving very low birth weight premature infants (under 1000 grams) a high-protein diet helps them grow longer and build more lean muscle compared to a standard protein diet. The researchers used an exclusive human milk diet with added protein fortifier. The goal is to improve growth and body composition in these fragile babies.
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Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
human milk protein fortifier
What this could lead to
If it works, this could improve growth and body composition in extremely premature infants, potentially leading to better long-term health outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 118 infants, so results may not apply to all premature babies. The high-protein diet may not significantly improve growth or could cause digestive issues.
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