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Not Yet Recruiting NCT07810543

Fecal Calprotectin in Breastfed vs Formula-Fed Preterm Infants and NEC

Conditions: Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Premature, Breast Feeding

Sex: All

Ages: N/A – 36 Weeks

Healthy volunteers: No

Enrollment: 112

Sponsor: Assiut University

Summary

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate fecal calprotectin levels as an early indicator of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants and to compare levels between breastfed and formula-fed preterm infants at Assiut University Children Hospital.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * \- Preterm neonates less than 36 weeks gestational age * Or low birth weight less than 1500 grams * Or both * Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians Exclusion Criteria: * \- Full-term neonates * Neonates with average birth weight * Preterm neonates with major congenital gastrointestinal anomalies or chromosomal abnormalities

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07810543). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.