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NCT02701868 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Unintentional Overfeeding of Formula Fed Infants
A clinical trial, sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 171
- Enrollment target
NCT02701868 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The registered enrollment target is 171 participants.
The verdict
NCT02701868 has completed, sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 171 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Although breast milk is recommended exclusively until 6 months of age, two-thirds of infants in the U.S. are fed infant formula. Despite an almost identical energy density between infant formula and breast milk, formula fed infants experience greater weight gain in the first year of life. The investigators propose that unintentional overfeeding, of nearly one additional day of calories per week, due to the "over-scooping" of powdered formula contributes significantly to this phenomenon and potentially to the early development of childhood obesity, a significant public health problem.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 171 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-04 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02701868
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02701868 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 171 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Pennington Biomedical Research Center, which has 258 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02701868 about?
NCT02701868 is a clinical study titled "Unintentional Overfeeding of Formula Fed Infants". Although breast milk is recommended exclusively until 6 months of age, two-thirds of infants in the U.S. are fed infant formula. Despite an almost identical energy density between infant formula and breast milk, formula fed infants experience greater weight gain in the first year of life. The invest...
What is the current status of trial NCT02701868?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 171 participants. The study started on 2016-07. Estimated completion is 2017-04.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02701868?
This trial is sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, which has 258 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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