U.S., May 1 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07558499) titled 'Effect of Rectal Administration of Breast Milk on Gut Microbiota in Preterm Infants' on March 17.
Brief Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effect of rectal administration of maternal breast milk on gut microbiota development in preterm infants. Preterm infants are at increased risk of dysbiosis due to immaturity and limited enteral feeding in the early postnatal period. In this randomized controlled study, preterm infants will receive either rectal administration of maternal breast milk or normal saline. The primary objective is to compare gut microbiota composition between the two groups. The findings may provide insight into a...