Creamy boost: can human milk cream help tiny babies grow?
NCT ID NCT01487928
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding human milk cream to breast milk or donor milk could help very low birth weight preterm infants get enough calories. Many preterm babies receive milk that has fewer calories than expected, which can slow their growth. Researchers measured the calorie content of the milk and tracked the infants' weight, length, and head growth over time.
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Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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UT Health Science Center, San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
human milk cream
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help preterm infants gain weight and grow better by ensuring their milk has enough calories.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 78 infants, so results may not apply to all preterm babies. Adding cream may not significantly improve growth or health outcomes.
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