Effect of Breast Milk Olfactory Stimulation

Launched by AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY · Jan 8, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether exposing preterm infants to the smell of breast milk can improve their feeding outcomes. Researchers believe that the scent may help these babies feed better and gain weight, which is important for their growth and health. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to include preterm infants who were born between 30 and 37 weeks of pregnancy and weigh between 1,000 and 2,500 grams at birth.

To be eligible for the trial, infants must be able to feed either by mouth or through a tube (called gavage feeding). However, infants who are on breathing machines or have serious health complications will not be included. If a baby qualifies for the study, their caregivers can expect to see if the olfactory stimulation from breast milk can make a positive difference in their feeding behavior. This trial is important as it could lead to new ways to support the health of preterm infants during a crucial time for their development.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Preterm infant has gestational of 30 \>37.
• • Birth weight 1000 \> 2500 gm.
• • Preterm infant fed oral or gavage feeding or both of them.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Preterm infants on mechanical ventilation or complicated case