Baby formula study: new blends may improve digestion

NCT ID NCT02031003

First seen Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looked at how different infant formulas affect stool composition and digestion in healthy, full-term babies in Taiwan. Researchers compared a standard formula with two new formulas—one with a special fat blend and another with added fiber. The goal was to see if these new formulas could make stool more like that of breastfed babies. The study involved 220 infants and measured stool fatty acids, consistency, and overall tolerance.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chang Gung Medical Foundation - LinKou Branch

    Linkou District, Tao-Yuan County, Taiwan

  • Chang Gung Medical Foundation, Taipei Branch

    Taipei, Taiwan

  • Mackay Memorial Hospital

    Taipei, Taiwan

  • Mackay Memorial Hospital - Hsinchu Branch

    Hsinchu, Taiwan

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 with high 2-palmitic vegetable oil or added oligofructose

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help improve infant formula to better match the digestive effects of breast milk.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study focused on stool composition, not on treating or preventing any disease. Results may not apply to all babies or other formulas.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bottle Feeding

As listed by the trial registrant

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