Toronto study links Mom's gut bugs to Baby's future health

NCT ID NCT04992104

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how the bacteria in a pregnant woman's gut (her microbiome) and her nutrition affect her baby's growth and health. Researchers are following 800 young pregnant women (28 and under) in Toronto throughout pregnancy and for a year after birth. They collect stool, blood, and diet information to understand these connections.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding Infant Nutrition Disorders infectious disease Malnutrition metabolic disease nutritional deficiency disease parasitic infectious disease pregnancy disorder pregnancy disorder with abortive outcome

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Michael's Hospital

    Toronto, Canada

  • The Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Canada