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Effect of Medium Chain Triglyceride Intake on Colonization of Preterm Infants With Candida
NCT03630770 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study evaluates whether adding a dietary supplement similar to coconut oil (MCT oil) to feedings in premature infants will reduce the amount of yeast (Candida) detectable in their stool. Infants who have Candida in their stool are eligible to participate. Half of the enrolled infants will have additional MCT oil added to their feedings and half will not.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil
Study Locations (1)
Rhode Island
- Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island — Providence
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 12 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-06-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-11-02 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03630770
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03630770 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 1, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 12 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Joseph Bliss, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Premature Infant appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03630770 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Rhode Island. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03630770 about?
NCT03630770 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Medium Chain Triglyceride Intake on Colonization of Preterm Infants With Candida". This study evaluates whether adding a dietary supplement similar to coconut oil (MCT oil) to feedings in premature infants will reduce the amount of yeast (Candida) detectable in their stool. Infants who have Candida in their stool are eligible to participate. Half of the enrolled infants will have ...
What is the current status of trial NCT03630770?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 12 participants. The study started on 2014-06-05. Estimated completion is 2021-11-02.
What conditions does trial NCT03630770 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Premature Infant, Candida Infection. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03630770?
The interventions under investigation include: Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03630770?
This trial is sponsored by Joseph Bliss, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03630770 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Rhode Island. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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