Nutrition for infants with ileostomy
Official title: Correlation Between Enteral Nutrition and Early Prognosis in Infants Aged Under 6 Months Following Enterostomy
Run by Children's Hospital of Fudan University · NCT04707443 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how feeding infants with an ileostomy, especially with breast milk, affects their growth and health in the first six months of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 6 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital of Fudan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 8, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04707443 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are infants aged 0-6 months who have undergone small bowel ostomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with primary liver and kidney dysfunction or congenital multiple malformations and chromosomal abnormalities may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on infants aged 0-6 months who have undergone small bowel ostomy due to various medical conditions. It aims to evaluate the nutritional outcomes of these infants, particularly the benefits of breast milk compared to other feeding options. The study will monitor complications related to enterostomy, such as infections and nutrient deficiencies, and assess the impact of early breastfeeding on recovery and growth. By analyzing the feeding tolerance and nutritional status of these infants, the study seeks to improve care practices in pediatric gastroenterology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance nutritional strategies for infants with ileostomy, potentially improving their health outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown the benefits of breast milk in similar populations, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * After birth, infants aged 0-6 months (including neonates) undergo small bowel ostomy for various reasons. Exclusion Criteria: * Primary liver and kidney dysfunction, congenital multiple malformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Where it's running
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Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tian Qian, M.D.
- Email: drqiantian@fudan.edu.cn
- Phone: 02164931981
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.