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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: Completed study, sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
NCT02701868 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The registered enrollment target is 171 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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.
Primary Outcome
Focus groups were used to evaluate and provide recommendations to improve the reading and comprehension of powdered infant formula package preparation instructions. Five focus groups provided primary recommendations. The percentage of focus group participants reporting specific recommendations are summarized.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 171 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-04 |
What the finished NCT02701868 record still lists
NCT02701868 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 171 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 0 interventions.
NCT02701868 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
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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