Clinical trials: Infant Growth
Healthy, Healthy Nutrition
The BEGIN Study Bifidobacterium Infantis to Newborns: Effects of Modulating the Gut Microbial Composition on Growth, Immune Function and Inflammatory Conditions - a Randomized Placebo-controlled Double-blinded Intervention Trial
The goal of The BEGIN Study, a randomized controlled double-blinded intervention trial, is to learn if probiotics, with Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis Bifin02 (B.
- Trial name
- BEGIN (NCT06452199)
- Testing
- B. infantis
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Infant Growth, Parent and Infant User Experience
Observational Study of Infants Fed With Dairy and Plant Based Infant Formula
A study to assess and evaluate adequate growth in infants receiving a dairy and plant based infant formula in a real-world setting, and parents' and infants' experiences with this infant formula.
- Trial name
- Complement (NCT05804214)
- Testing
- Dairy and plant based infant formula feeding
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nutricia Research
Infant Development
Comparison of Growth and Tolerance of Healthy Term Infants Fed Iron-Fortified Infant Formulas
A 4 month growth monitoring study of healthy term infants fed iron fortified infant formula. Infants will be fed ad-libitum for 16 weeks and growth will be evaluated in terms of weight gain over the 16 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT05947084
- Testing
- Infant Formula
- Where
- 29 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 518 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aussie Bubs, Inc.
Nutrition Disorder, Infant
Effects of Two Different Parenteral Nutrition Regimes on Nutrient Intakes, Growth and Plasma Electrolytes in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
A single-center retrospective observational study comparing two cohorts of very low birth weight (VLBW, birth weight < 1500 grams) infants who received parenteral nutrition (PN) either before or after a concentrated PN regime was…
- Trial name
- PUMPA (NCT04085484)
- Testing
- More concentrated parenteral nutrition solution
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Prematurity
Preterm Donor Human Milk Supplementation of Mother's Own Milk in VLBW Infants
This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to investigate whether feeding very low birth weight (VLBW) infants with Mother's own milk (MOM) supplemented with either preterm (PDM) or term donor milk (TDM), when MOM is…
- Trial name
- NCT05675397
- Testing
- donor human milk
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Malnutrition
Women's Work in Agriculture and Infant Nutrition
Background Over the last 10 years there has been an increase in the female agriculture labour force, in Pakistan, resulting in a feminisation of agriculture; which could have either a positive or negative impact on maternal and…
- Trial name
- WWAN (NCT03406182)
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,161 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Overweight, Pregnancy
Effects of Antenatal Nutrition Counseling on Maternal and Infant Outcomes
This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether individualized antenatal nutrition counseling provided between 24 and 36 weeks of gestation could improve maternal dietary quality, dietary inflammatory potential, gestational…
- Trial name
- NCT07845773
- Testing
- Dietitian-Led Nutrition Education and Counseling
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Growth
Evaluation of Safety, Growth, Tolerance and Effects on the Intestinal Fora of a New Milk for Healthy Infants
The purpose of the study is to assess growth and tolerance in new born and infant fed an experimental infant formula with reduced total protein concentration, enriched in alpha-lactalbumin and containing a symbiotic.
- Trial name
- Pétunia (NCT00920166)
- Testing
- Pétunia 1, Regular formula
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Sodilac
Hearing Loss, Mental Retardation
Postnatal HCMV Infection in Very Preterm Infants. Implications, Morbidity, Growth and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes.
The aim of this study is to investigate short and long term consequences from early postnatal HCMV infection transmitted via human milk in very preterm infants (birth weight < 1500 g or gestational age < 32 weeks).
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Mental Retardation, Microcephaly, Chorioretinitis
- Trial name
- NCT01151462
- Where
- Norway
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Development, Vitamin Deficiency
Vitamin B12, Neurodevelopment and Growth in Nepal
Rationale: Globally, vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies. The only relevant source of Vitamin B12 is animal-source foods.
- Conditions
- Development, Vitamin Deficiency, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- BeLive (NCT02272842)
- Testing
- Vitamin B12
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Centre For International Health
Lactation Bone Loss, Infant Bone Growth
Effect of Calcium Plus Vitamin D Supplementation on Adolescent Mother and Infant Bone Health
Pregnancy and lactation are periods of high calcium requirement. Inadequate maternal calcium intake and vitamin D insufficiency may adversely affect fetal and neonatal growth and maternal bone mass particularly in adolescent…
- Trial name
- NCT01732328
- Testing
- Calcium plus vitamin D
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Infant Newborn
Effects of Early Nutrition on Growth
The primary objective of the study is to compare the growth of infants fed standard infant formula with infants fed a reduced calorie and protein formula.
- Trial name
- NCT01300000
- Testing
- Human Milk, Investigational infant formula, Milk based standard infant formula
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 649 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abbott Nutrition
Healthy
Study of Early Infant Diet on Growth and Development
The purpose of this study is to characterize physical growth, body composition, dietary intake, neurobehavioral development, and brain function of infants and children fed mostly breast-milk, milk-based formula or soy-based…
- Trial name
- Beginnings (NCT00616395)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Metabolic Diseases, Neurological and Mental Health Conditions
Growing Up in Singapore Towards Healthy Outcomes
This study aims to examine the role of genetic and epigenetic factors, maternal nutrition, lifestyle, emotional health, and other environmental factors in pregnancy or postpartum period that can influence future maternal risk of…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Diseases, Neurological and Mental Health Conditions, Genetic Predisposition, Skin Condition
- Trial name
- GUSTO (NCT01174875)
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 1,247 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Prematurity Complications
Retinopathy of Prematurity - Visual Function and Retinal Structure
Children born prematurely may develop a characteristic retinal disease named retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). This disease could lead to retinal detachment and blindness.
- Conditions
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Prematurity Complications, Cerebral Visual Impairment, Visual Field Defect
- Trial name
- NCT07427719
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Premature Infants
Post-Discharge Growth and Development of Infants Who Received Targeted Fortification in the NICU
Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants are at risk for slow growth, metabolic abnormalities, and poor neurodevelopmental outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT04190875
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Cow Milk Protein Allergy
CMPA-GO Study: Growth and Safety Outcomes in Infants With CMPA Fed a Novel Extensively Hydrolyzed Formula
CMPA-GO Study: Growth and safety Outcomes in infants with CMPA fed a novel extensively hydrolyzed formula
- Trial name
- CMPA-GO (NCT06830681)
- Testing
- New generation eHF, Commercial eHF
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Arterial Stiffness, Fetal Growth Retardation
Bioimpedence and Arterial Function Monitoring at Birth and in Infants
Babies may be born appropriately grown for gestational age (AGA, >10th centile) or small for gestational age (SGA, <10th centile).
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Fetal Growth Retardation, Small for Gestational Age at Delivery, Pre-Eclampsia
- Trial name
- BAMBI (NCT04720690)
- Testing
- Vicorder: pulse wave velocity, pulse wave analysis, stroke volume, cardiac output, NICaS, Echocardiography and ultrasound of arteries
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Growth of Term Infants
The Effects on Growth and Tolerance of an Infant Formula Fed to Term Infants
This clinical trial will evaluate an investigational infant formula with a probiotic to determine if it provides normal growth and if it is well tolerated by term infants compared to a marketed routine infant formula.
- Trial name
- NCT01897922
- Testing
- An investigational infant formula containing a probiotic source, Control: Marketed routine infant formula
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 348 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mead Johnson Nutrition
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Prediction of Low Birth Weight Infants Using Ultrasound Measurement of Placental Diameter and Thickness
Prediction of Low Birth Weight Infants using Ultrasound Measurement of Placental Diameter and Thickness
- Trial name
- NCT01501851
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 265 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams Maternity Hospital