Effect of Melatonin on Feeding Intolerance and Incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants

Summary

Assesses the efficacy of melatonin in treatment of feeding intolerance in preterm infants, the time needed to reach full enteral intake, the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis and measures the level of tumor necrosis factor-alpha as a marker of oxidative stress.

Timeline

Start

2018-12-24

Primary completion

2019-12-20

Completion

2019-12-31

Drugs

Indications