MICROBIAL COLONIZATION

This early-stage study tests whether transferring a parent's healthy nasal bacteria to their infant can help prevent staph infections. About 34 newborns in the NICU will receive the transplant. The goal is to see if it's safe and if it creates a healthier nose microbiome.

This study looks at whether giving extremely preterm babies (born at 28 weeks or earlier) breast milk with extra protein during their first two weeks of life helps them gain more lean muscle and develop a healthier mix of gut bacteria. About 150 infants will be enrolled and follo…

This study tested a treatment called MET-2, a mix of gut bacteria given as pills, to help clear antibiotic-resistant germs from the body. It was designed for adults hospitalized with a bloodstream infection caused by resistant bacteria. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling an…

This study looks at whether cleaning the mouth of very premature babies more often (every 3-4 hours vs every 12 hours) can reduce harmful bacteria and lower the risk of lung infections and other breathing problems. About 40 babies born before 32 weeks and weighing less than 1500 …

This study looks at how eating pulses (like beans and lentils) changes the bacteria in your gut and affects your appetite. Researchers will measure gut microbes, appetite hormones, and other health markers in 44 overweight adults. The goal is to understand how pulses might help w…

This study looks at how the first solid foods (sweet potato or pear) change the gut bacteria of breastfed babies and how those changes relate to their development. About 100 healthy infants and their mothers are taking part. The goal is to learn, not to test a treatment.