NCT06072976NARecruiting
The Influence of Feeding Source on the Gut Microbiome and Time to Full Feeds in Neonates With Congenital Gastrointestinal Pathologies
Seattle Children's Hospital
Start Date
6/9/2023
Completion Date
6/9/2027
Summary
This study explores the use of an exclusive human milk diet versus standard feeding practices to compare the influence on feeding outcomes and the gut bacteria in infants with intestinal differences.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: No minimum to 55 years
Inclusion Criteria:
* Infants with gastroschisis, giant omphalocele, intestinal atresia, mid-gut volvulus, hirschsprungs disease.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Infant has already been on feeds
2. Infants \<34 weeks gestation
3. Parents with contraindications to providing milk (i.e. drug use-cocaine, fentanyl, meth BUT oxy/suboxone/marijuana OK)
4. Complicated gastroschisis
5. Short gut syndrome
6. Additional congenital anomalies that affect ability to tolerate milk (i.e. cyanotic congenital heart disease BUT kidney disease ok)
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Standard of Care
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Exclusive Human Milk
Conditions
Gastrointestinal ComplicationIntestinal ObstructionGastroschisisHirschsprung DiseaseOmphaloceleMidgut Volvulus
Locations
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington 98105
United States