Plain-English translation of NCT06878950 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Gastroschisis is a birth condition where a baby's intestines develop outside the body and must be surgically repaired. This study is testing whether newborns can safely start eating breast milk within 48 hours after surgery, rather than waiting longer. Researchers will carefully monitor how well babies tolerate the feeds and whether this approach helps them develop better feeding skills.
Traditionally, doctors waited weeks before feeding newborns with gastroschisis, but recent research suggests that starting feeds earlier might be safe and could help babies develop better oral feeding abilities and leave the hospital sooner.
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Your baby will receive breast milk feeds starting within 48 hours after their gastroschisis repair surgery. The medical team will carefully advance the feeding amounts based on how well your baby tolerates them and will assess your baby's readiness to eat on their own. You'll work closely with the care team throughout this process, which focuses on helping your baby develop healthy feeding skills.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 29, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of California, Davis
Collaborators
The Gerber Foundation, University of California, Los Angeles
Enrollment target
~20 participants
Started
February 2025
Primary completion
February 2028
Age range
0 Days – 1 Year
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Nicole Cacho, DO
University of California, Davis
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