Supplementation With Lactoferrin in Preterm Newborns

Summary

The main objective of the study is to evaluate the antioxidant effect of lactoferrin and its ability to reduce free radicals related diseases in the newborn. This evaluation will be done through the assessment of neuro-developmental follow-up. The secondary objective is to identify a panel of markers for assessing oxidative stress and for a correlation with the lactoferrin antioxidant effect.

Timeline

Start

2011-01

Primary completion

2012-01

Completion

2013-01

Drugs

Indications