Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Probiotic and Prebiotic Combinations on Premature Infants
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Davis
Conditions:
Premature Infants
Stool Bacterial Composition
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 7 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to see how oral preparations containing both probiotics and prebiotics impact the growth, bacterial colonization of the intestines, and fecal short chain fatty acid conten...
Detailed Description
Premature infants are at risk for a devastating infection of the intestines due to the immaturity of their intestines and immune system. Probiotics are bacteria with healthful qualities that are taken...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- less than 35 weeks gestation, birth weight 750-2000 grams
- born in or transferred to University of California Davis Medical Center within first week of life
- less than eight days of age at the time of enrollment
Exclusion
- Severe intestinal or cardiac congenital anomalies
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
90 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00282113
Start Date
October 1 2004
End Date
August 1 2007
Last Update
January 28 2010
Active Locations (1)
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University of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California, United States, 95817