Slovenian study tests baby poop for hidden drug and alcohol use in pregnancy

NCT ID NCT07456579

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study aims to find out how many pregnant women in Slovenia use alcohol or cannabis by testing their newborns' first stool (meconium) and asking mothers to fill out a survey. Researchers will also compare the gut bacteria of babies exposed to these substances with those who were not. The study involves 600 mothers and their newborns from hospitals across Slovenia.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could reveal how common alcohol and cannabis use is during pregnancy in Slovenia and whether such use affects the newborn's gut microbiome.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to other countries or populations.

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Conditions

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cannabis dependence Health Risk Behaviors

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ALCOHOL ABUSE IN PREGNANCY DRUG ABUSE IN PREGNANCY HEALTH BEHAVIOR, RISKY MICROBIOME ANALYSIS

Slovenian study tests baby poop for hidden drug and alcohol use in pregnancy

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