Recombinant Human Prolactin for Lactation Induction

Summary

The purpose of the study is to assess the safety and determine the effects of the hormone prolactin on lactation (breast milk production).

Timeline

Start

2004-09

Primary completion

2010-09

Completion

2010-09

Publications

• Powe CE, Puopolo KM, Newburg DS, Lonnerdal B, Chen C, Allen M, Merewood A, Worden S, Welt CK. Effects of recombinant human prolactin on breast milk composition. Pediatrics. 2011 Feb;127(2):e359-66. doi: 10.1542/peds.2010-1627. Epub 2011 Jan 24.

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