Overview

Effect of L-arginine and Glutamine on Preterm

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
effects of enteral l-arginine to decrease feeding intolerance and risk of NEC in neonates via its role as a NO precursor. Also, enteral glutamine which may play a role as an immunomodulator on preterm neonates. all these had never been studied in developing countries where sepsis and nec act as a major participant in mortality rates.
Phase:
Phase 2/Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Ain Shams University