Evaluation of Feeding Practices in Latin American Infants at a Medical Home in Austin, Texas

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Conditions studied: Feeding Behavior

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the methods of formula preparation and feeding practices in Latin American households in the first 12 months of life. There is limited published information on the feeding practices of infants in disadvantaged households, and still less information is available regarding disadvantaged Latin American households. Studies have shown that certain feeding practices such as diluting infant formula, warming bottles in a microwave, or storing partially used bottles in the refrigerator can be dangerous for the infant. Previous pilot data in other states have documented that up to 15-21% of parents dilute infant formula. Motives for doing so included an attempt to avoid infant hunger, save money, or make formula last longer.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04253938

Run by

University of Texas at Austin

People needed

200

Starts

2019-12-15

Expected to finish

2021-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-02-05

Who can join

Age: 0 and older, up to 1. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Caregivers of Latin American infants who are 9 months of age or younger
• Patients at a local CommUnity Care Clinic

You may not qualify if…

• Caregivers of Latin American infants over 9 months of age
• Infants who are not Latin American
• Infants with with significant underlying health problems that require feeding modifications such as naso-gastric feedings or concentrated feeds

Where it is running

• Dell Medical School — Austin, Texas, United States (enrolling)

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