Can a pinch of salt boost growth in tiniest babies?
NCT ID NCT07562997
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether giving very preterm infants extra sodium (based on blood and urine tests) helps them gain muscle and fat better than standard milk fortification. About 150 babies born between 24 and 31 weeks will be enrolled from three hospitals. Researchers will track growth using ultrasound and body composition measurements.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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0 to 14 days
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Admitted to the University of Washington, Oregon Health and Sciences, or University of Cincinnati NICU at 14 days of age * Born between 24w0days and 31w6d * Achieved full enteral feeding Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital or chromosomal anomalies affecting growth * Acute renal insufficiency (KDIGO stage 1 or higher) * Necrotizing enterocolitis (modified Bell's stage IIA or higher) * Anticipated NICU stay less than 30 days * Enrollment in a concurrent interventional study that may confound study outcomes
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How to take part
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The places running it
3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oregon Health & Science University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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University of Cincinnati
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45221, United States
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University of Washington
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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