Nutritional resources to boost DHA in donor milk
Official title: inVestigating the effectIveness of nuTritionAl Information Resources for MIlk doNors
Run by University of Roehampton · NCT07042009 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if providing donors with nutrition information and guidance can increase DHA levels in their breast milk for preterm infants receiving donor milk.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Roehampton Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chester) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 2, 2026 |
| Main results expected | February 11, 2027 |
| Study ends | February 11, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07042009 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
New donors from the Countess of Chester Hospital milk bank who can understand English and are not taking high-dose omega-3 supplements.
✕Probably not a fit
Donors with BMI ≥30, or those unable to complete dietary diaries, may not experience a measurable benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This open-label intervention enrolls new milk donors from a UK milk bank and follows them for eight weeks while they receive evidence-based nutritional resources. Participants provide baseline and endpoint blood samples to measure DHA, donate milk drops, and record dietary intake through a mobile diary. The study uses a rolling recruitment approach to enroll about 60 donors in total, with randomization to receive enhanced nutritional guidance. Outcomes include changes in DHA content in blood and breast milk, along with adherence to the resources and dietary intake. The trial aims to determine whether donor nutrition resources can raise omega-3 PUFA levels in donor milk to support infant brain development and immune function.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, donor milk could have higher DHA levels, potentially supporting better neurodevelopment and immune health for preterm infants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has shown that donor nutrition can influence milk composition, but this approach is novel in using structured resources to modify DHA content in donor milk.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: • New donors from the Countess of Chester Hospital milk bank Exclusion Criteria: * Insufficient comprehension of English to understand the information sheet and consent form and complete the questionnaires * Currently taking omega-3 PUFA dietary supplements providing greater than 200 mg DHA per day * Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2
Where it's running
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Chester Milk Bank
Chester, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Coralie Falize
- Email: falizec@roehampton.ac.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)2083923538
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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.