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Metabolic Mechanisms Induced by Enteral DHA and ARA Supplementation in Preterm Infants
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Brief Summary
A comprehensive analysis of the impact of exogenous enteral DHA and ARA supplementation on lipid metabolism including the production of downstream derived mediators and how this impacts important biological pathways such as metabolism, inflammation, and organogenic factors.
Primary Purpose
Study Type
Phase
Eligibility
Gender
Healthy Volunteers
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
Inclusion Criteria:
- born between 25 0/7 and 29 6/7 weeks of gestation
- less than 48 hours of age at first lipid dose (The cohort is defined by gestational age rather than birth weight to avoid an over-represented sample of growth-restricted infants in birth weight defined cohorts.)
Exclusion Criteria:
- serious congenital anomalies
- conditions at birth that will require surgery prior to discharge
- imminent death such that withdrawal of intensive care support is anticipated within the first 72 hours after birth
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Study Stats
Protocol No.
22-001345
Category
Pediatric and Prenatal Disorders
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Location
- UCLA Santa Monica
- UCLA Westwood