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Pasteurized Donor Human Milk for HIV-Exposed Infants: A Pilot Study

RecruitingNAAges 15 Years - anyAllUniversity of Saskatchewan
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Pasteurized Donor Human Milk (PDHM) is recognized as providing vital immunological and nutritional benefits to vulnerable infants. Although PDHM is widely used in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to prevent infections (necrotizing enterocolitis) and improve infant health outcomes, its use for other populations, such as HIV-exposed infants, has been minimal. Pasteurized donor human milk is included in the 2023 Canadian Paediatric Society clinical consensus as a potential way to provide HIV-exposed infants some of the immunological benefits of human milk in a safe manner, as opposed to exclusive formula feeding (which is currently considered the gold standard for HIV-exposed infants). These new consensus guidelines also include recommendations to support those who wish to breastfeed using a harm reduction approach (e.g., increased viral load monitoring by peds infectious diseases), g

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion criteria * โ‰ฅ15 years of age * Pregnant or recently gave birth and living with HIV or is the primary caregivers of an HIV-exposed infant * Being followed by SHA Pediatric Infectious Disease * Saskatchewan resident (living within \~150 km from the University of Saskatchewan) * Have a household freezer * Willing to participate
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What it tests

  • Pasteurized Donor Human Milk
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Where

1 site
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Canada
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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