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Bovine Lactoferrin for Very Low Birth Weight in Premature Infants
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether bovine lactoferrin can reduce mortality or major morbidity in very low birth weight preterm infants.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2018 Phase 2 trial • 55 Patients • NCT01830595Trial Design
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- My baby weighed less than 1500 grams at birth.My baby is between 2-7 days old and not at risk of dying.My infant has started feeding.I have a major birth defect in my digestive system that affects feeding.
- Group 1: Intervention Group
- Group 2: Control Group
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are we able to enroll people who are below the age of 40 in this clinical trial?
"For this particular trial, only patients between the age of 2 days to 7 days qualify. Out of the 81 clinical trials taking place, 64 are for patients under 18 years old and 17 are for patients over 65 years old."
How many different locations are testing this out?
"This study has 8 active locations, with 3 being Children's and Women's Health Centre BC in Vancouver, The Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa, and IWK Health Centre in Halifax."
Has Bovine Lactoferrin been cleared by the FDA?
"Bovine Lactoferrin is a medication that has been studied in multiple Phase 3 clinical trials. This suggests that while there is some data supporting its efficacy, there is extensive data demonstrating its safety. As such, our team has rated the safety of Bovine Lactoferrin as a 3."
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