Study of Gastric Emptying in Healthy Newborns and Infants After Formula Feeding

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying how quickly the stomach empties in healthy newborns and infants after feeding with formula or clear liquids, including breast milk or formula. This observational study aims to understand age-related changes in gastric emptying by comparing newborns and infants at different ages. The study originally planned to follow newborns over time but was revised to recruit infants at specific age groups due to interruptions caused by the pandemic. The study involves giving formula feeding of a known volume to healthy newborns and infants aged 4-6 months and 9-12 months. Ultrasound imaging of the stomachs antral volume will be done repeatedly after feeding until the stomach empties. The study includes three groups newborns, infants aged 4-6 months, and infants aged 9-12 months. Participants will undergo serial ultrasound scans to measure gastric antral volumes for up to six hours after feeding. The researchers will track how the stomach empties over time during these visits. This process helps evaluate differences in gastric emptying related to age. The total participation involves multiple visits for ultrasound imaging to monitor stomach emptying in healthy infants.

Gastric Emptying in Neonates and Infants After Formula Feeding