Improved Gut Health Outcomes Associated With Probiotics Fortified With Hydrolyzed Whey Protein in… (NCT06159088) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Improved Gut Health Outcomes Associated With Probiotics Fortified With Hydrolyzed Whey Protein in Infant Formula
China240 participantsStarted 2023-11-14
Plain-language summary
The goal of this interventional clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of improving gut health in terms of frequency of bowel movements in newly born infants fed with Feihe investigational formula product containing probiotics fortified with hydrolyzed hey protein. The main question it aims to answer is:
\- whether the frequency of bowel movements (through 12 months) of participants in the study product arm is significantly better than participants assigned in the other two arms.
240 qualified participants will be randomized to 3 arms (investigational formula, control formula, and breast-feeding) to consume assigned formula or breast-feeding for 12 months according to protocol. There will be up to 6 site visits arranged for each participant during the study, and all relevant clinical and questionnaire data, including the most important primary outcome - frequency of bowel movements through 12 months, will be captured, recorded and entered to CMTS (Clinical Management Trial System) for statistical analysis and reporting.
Researchers will compare the three arms to validate the assumption that the consumption of Feihe investigational formula product containing probiotics fortified with hydrolyzed hey protein will improve gut health in newly born infants, along with physical development.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Day – 28 Days
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Newborn baby, study entry before weaning (within 28 days of birth)
* Exclusively formula fed for at least 3 days prior to study entry and plan to be exclusively formula fed during the study (formula groups) OR plan to be exclusively fed with human milk during the study (breastfeeding group).
* Gestational age of 37-42 weeks (36 weeks and six days is considered 36 weeks gestational age).
* Birth weight of 2500g (5 lbs. 8 oz.) to 4200g (9 lbs. 4 oz.).
* Signed informed consent obtained for infant's participation in the study.
* Parent or guardian of the infant agrees to not enroll the infant in another interventional clinical research study while participating in this study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of underlying metabolic or chronic disease; congenital malformation; or any other condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, is likely to interfere with: the ability of the infant to ingest food, the normal growth and development of the infant, or the evaluation of the infant.
* Evidence of feeding difficulties or formula intolerance, such as vomiting or poor intake, at time of randomization (at investigator discretion).
* Evidence of growth problems or concern for growth.
* Infant was born large for gestational age (LGA) (defined as birth weight-for-age exceeding 90th percentile as plotted on the growth chart provided by Feihe) from mother who was diabetic at childbirth.
* Participant is immunocompromised (according to a doctor's diagnosis of…
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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