Effect of Medium Chain Triglyceride Intake on Colonization of Preterm Infants With Candida
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 8/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | June 5, 2014 |
| End Date: | June 2021 |
| Contact: | Joseph M Bliss, MD, PhD |
| Email: | jbliss@wihri.org |
This study evaluates whether adding a dietary supplement similar to coconut oil (MCT oil) to
feedings in premature infants will reduce the amount of yeast (Candida) detectable in their
stool. Infants who have Candida in their stool are eligible to participate. Half of the
enrolled infants will have additional MCT oil added to their feedings and half will not.
feedings in premature infants will reduce the amount of yeast (Candida) detectable in their
stool. Infants who have Candida in their stool are eligible to participate. Half of the
enrolled infants will have additional MCT oil added to their feedings and half will not.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Premature infant admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Women & Infants
Hospital
- Receiving full enteral feeds of either preterm or transitional formula or fortified
breast milk
- Anticipated to have a minimum stay of two weeks
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior exposure to antifungal drugs
We found this trial at
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site
101 Dudley St
Providence, Rhode Island 02905
Providence, Rhode Island 02905
(401) 274-1100
Principal Investigator: Joseph M Bliss, MD, PhD
Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, a...
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