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Nutrition Therapy in the Immature Infant (ImNuT)
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital
Summary
The primary objective of this double-blind randomized study is to assess the effects of an early, enhanced supply of the essential fatty acids (FAs) arachidonic acid (ARA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on brain maturation, clinical outcomes and quality of growth in immature infants (gestational age \<29 weeks) as compared to standard nutrient supply.
Official title: Effects of Nutrition Therapy on Growth, Inflammation and Metabolism in Immature Infants; a Double-blind Randomized, Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - 48 Hours
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
121
Start Date
2018-04-13
Completion Date
2029-05-30
Last Updated
2021-09-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Formulaid
Supplementation with ARA and DHA
MCT-oil
Supplementation with medium chain fatty acids
Locations (1)
Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway