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NCT Number: NCT01177917

Evaluation of Mineral Absorption in Infants Fed Infant Formula

This clinical trial will help determine if prebiotics can increase mineral absorption in babies

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Key information

Conditions

Mineral Absorption in the Urine

Age range

56 day–70 day

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Children's Hospital of Iowa, Coralville, Iowa, United States

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Singleton
  • Term infant
  • Birth weight of 2500 g or more
  • 56-70 days of age
  • Signed informed consent
  • Consuming a cow's milk-based infant formula for at least 24 hours.

Exclusion criteria

  • History of underlying disease or congenital malformation which, in the opinion of the Investigator, is likely to interfere with the normal growth and development or the evaluation of the mineral absorption of the participant
  • Use of multiple vitamin and mineral supplements prior to enrollment.
  • Evidence of formula intolerance or poor intake at time of randomization

Treatment and study plan

Infant Formula

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. To evaluate the amount of minerals in the urine

Secondary outcomes

  1. Compare the amount of vitamins and minerals in the blood

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mead Johnson Nutrition

Industry

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Aug 9, 2010
Registry last updated
Aug 9, 2010

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