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Transition From Donor Milk: a Feasibility Study

Exploring donor milk alternatives: a study for potential options.

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28 years and older
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Phase N/A

This study is about helping tiny babies who weigh less than 1,500 grams (VLBW) and were born early (preterm). These babies often drink *donor human milk (DHM)*, milk from other moms, because their own moms may not produce enough milk yet. The study wants to see if switching from DHM to special baby formula after the first month helps them grow better and gain more weight and muscle.

Key Points:
  • The study is for babies who are over 1,250 grams and at least 28 days old.
  • Babies must currently drink DHM, possibly with their mom's milk.
  • Babies with certain health issues or below the 5th percentile in weight cannot join.

By joining this study, doctors hope to find out the best way to help these tiny babies grow strong and healthy. If you're a parent considering this study for your baby, you would want to know the study has specific criteria for participation and it aims to ensure safety while promoting growth.

Study details
    Preterm Birth
    Nutrition
    Healthy

NCT06514014

Augusta University

20 June 2026

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