Slovenian study tests baby poop for hidden drug and alcohol use in pregnancy
NCT ID NCT07456579
First seen Mar 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 10 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.
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University medical centre Ljubljana
Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
What this could mean
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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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