Do Isreali Infants of Ethiopian Origin Mother Regurgitate More Than Other Infants?

June 5, 2011 updated by: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Nursing team of well baby nursery at Hillel Yaffe medical center in Hadera, Israel have noticed that infant of Ethiopian-origin mothers regurgitate more than other infants. Probably, these infants are breastfeed much more than other infants.

Some Ethiopian-origin mothers are used to eat teff-flower porridge during the last weeks of pregnancy and after birth, in order to expand milk production.

Study goal is to find out if infants of Ethiopian-origin mother do regurgitate more than others, and if they weight gain is similar to other infants. Another goal is to find out if breastfeeding mothers of Ethiopian origin do eat that porridge, and if there is any difference between those who do eat that porridge and those who do not.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Nursing team of well baby nursery at Hillel Yaffe medical center in Hadera, Israel have noticed that infant of Ethiopian-origin mothers regurgitate more than other infants. Probably, these infants are breastfeed much more than other infants.

Some Ethiopian-origin mothers are used to eat teff-flower porridge during the last weeks of pregnancy and after birth, in order to expand milk production.

Study goal is to find out if infants of Ethiopian-origin mother do regurgitate more than others, and if they weight gain is similar to other infants. Another goal is to find out if breastfeeding mothers of Ethiopian origin do eat that porridge, and if there is any difference between those who do eat that porridge and those who do not.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

220

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Hadera, Israel, 38100
        • Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

No older than 1 week (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Infants born at Hillel Yaffe medical center during 2009

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Infants born at Hillel Yaffe medical center during 2009 (To Ethiopian origin mother in study group, and to non-Ethiopian origin mothers in control group)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Infants who were transferred to NICU for any reason.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Retrospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Study
Infants to Israeli Ethiopian-origin Mothers
Behavioral: Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding
Control
Infants to Israeli non-Ethiopian-origin mothers
Behavioral: Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
% weight decrease
Time Frame: First week of life
Proportion of minimal weight during hospitalization to birth weight
First week of life

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Number of regurgitations per day
Time Frame: First week of life
First week of life

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Erez Nadir, MD, Hillel Yaffe medical center, Hadera, Israel

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 17, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 18, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

August 19, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 8, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 5, 2011

Last Verified

June 1, 2011

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0066-10-HYMC-CTIL

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