Status:
COMPLETED
Dietary Lutein and the Retinopathy of Prematurity
Lead Sponsor:
Oregon Health and Science University
Conditions:
Lactation
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The clinical trial aspect of this study is the provision of a lutein supplement to lactating women and compare the amount of lutein in the milk and blood with lactating women who do not receive the lu...
Detailed Description
About one-fourth of preterm infants who weight less than 2 3/4 pounds at birth develop an eye problem. This problem occurs in the retina (back of the eye) and may result in blindness. This eye problem...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Planning to breast feed for at least 12 weeks
- Willing to be randomized to take the lutein supplement
Exclusion
- Insufficient quantity of breast milk
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
212 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00672230
Start Date
August 1 2005
End Date
July 1 2009
Last Update
August 28 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239-3098