Clinical Trials in Egypt / NCT07088302
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Effect OF Lactase Enzyme Supplements ON Intolerance IN Preterm Neonates
NCT07088302 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Egypt tracker
Condition(s) studied
PrematureFeeding DisordersLactase Deficiency, Congenital
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
lactase administrationplacebo
lactase administration: 1 drop for each 10 ml of formula milk for 14 days
placebo: 10 ml milk without lactase
Study summary
This study aims to study the effect of lactase enzyme in preventing feeding intolerance in preterm neonates in neonatal intensive care unit at Alexandria University Children's Hospital.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria will be as follows:
* Preterm neonates ≤ 32 weeks gestational age.
* Start feeding in the first 72 hours of life. 8. Exclusion criteria
Patients with any of the following will be excluded:
1. Parental consent lacking/refusal.
2. Obvious major congenital abnormalities.
3. Infants more than 72 hours of age at the time of randomization.
4. Delayed introduction of feeding (beyond three days of life).
5. Known galactosemia.
6. Severe IUGR. -
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Feeding intolerance: — first two weeks of life
vomiting number per day aspirates in ml/day abdominal distension by measuring abdominal circumference before and after feeds
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marwa Mohamed Farag | Alexandria | Egypt | Recruiting |
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Official registry record
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