New baby formula with breast milk sugars studied for safety and growth

NCT ID NCT07302477

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new infant formula containing human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), which are natural sugars found in breast milk, in 125 healthy full-term babies. The goal was to see if the formula supports normal growth and is easy for babies to digest in everyday, real-world conditions. Researchers measured weight, length, head size, and digestive comfort over 8 weeks. The study did not compare the formula to any other feeding method, so it provides early information on how well babies tolerate HMO-supplemented formula outside of a controlled lab setting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
infant formula supplemented with human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and Bifidobacterium lactis
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that HMO-supplemented formula is a safe and well-tolerated option for healthy infants, potentially supporting normal growth and digestive health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, uncontrolled study without a comparison group, so results may not be conclusive. It only looks at short-term outcomes over 8 weeks, and any benefits seen might not hold up in larger, more rigorous trials.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fatima Memorial Hospital

    Lahore, Pakistan

  • Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College

    Sialkot, Pakistan

  • Liaqat National Hospital

    Karachi, Pakistan

  • Quaid E Azam Medical College

    Chak Four Hundred Fifty-four, Pakistan

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