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NCT Number: NCT00366873

Evaluation of Mineral Absorption in Infants Fed Infant Formula

The purpose of this study is to measure calcium absorption in infants fed formula with and without prebiotics.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

56 day–70 day

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Fomon Infant Nutrition Unit, Coralville, Iowa, United States

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About this study

Infants will be fed formula and blood drawn and urine collected to measure calcium absorption.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy, term infants

Exclusion criteria

  • Breast fed infants
  • Use of vitamin/mineral supplements
  • Currently on medication

Treatment and study plan

Calcium absorption

Procedure

formula with or without prebiotics

Primary outcomes

  1. Calcium absorption

    Time frame: 14 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Vitamin D levels

    Time frame: 14 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mead Johnson Nutrition

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Aug 21, 2006
Registry last updated
Mar 5, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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