NCT07088302

Effect OF Lactase Enzyme Supplements ON Intolerance IN Preterm Neonates

Effect OF Lactase Enzyme Supplements ON Protection Against Feeding Intolerance IN Preterm Neonates

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 120 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Alexandria University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 3 Days – 1 Month
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to study the effect of lactase enzyme in preventing feeding intolerance in preterm neonates in neonatal intensive care unit at Alexandria University Children's Hospital.

Conditions

• Premature
• Feeding Disorders
• Lactase Deficiency, Congenital

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	lactase administration	1 drop for each 10 ml of formula milk for 14 days
OTHER	placebo	10 ml milk without lactase

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-30
• Primary completion: 2026-02-28
• Completion: 2026-03-28
• First posted: 2025-07-28
• Last updated: 2026-01-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt