Title
Study on the Efficacy and Tolerance of a New Anti-regurgitation Infant Formula (STELLAR)
Study on the Efficacy and Tolerance of a New Anti-regurgitation Infant Formula: a Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled, International, Multi-centric Clinical Trial
Phase
N/ALead Sponsor
United PharmaceuticalsStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Unknown statusIndication/Condition
Gastroesophageal Reflux in ChildrenIntervention/Treatment
Infant formula thickened with locust bean gum ...Study Participants
346The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of this new formula on regurgitations and secondarily its effect on digestive tolerance through a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial against a comparator.
The study duration is 1 month and 2 days. It is possible to add 2 additional months (optional).
The 2 first days (from D-3 to D0) correspond to the pre-selection period. These 2 days are followed by the follow-up month (from D0 to D30). It is possible to add an optional follow up of 2 months (form D30 to D90).
Exclusive formula feeding with the new infant formula thickened with fibers
Exclusive formula feeding with the formula thickened with locust bean
infant formula thickened with locust bean
Inclusion Criteria: ≥ 2 regurgitation episodes per day during the last 2 weeks and ≥ 4 regurgitation episodes per day in average during the last 2 days, exclusive or predominant formula feeding whose parents signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: preterm infants or birthweight <2500g Post enteritis lactose intolerance Suspected or diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy requiring an eviction diet Use of medications that may interfere with regurgitation or gastrointestinal transit (such as alginates, laxatives, antibiotics...). All these medications have to be stopped at least 7 days before inclusion visit (V1) Infants presenting with any situation which, according to the investigator, may interfere with the study participation, or lead to a particular risk for the subject