Baby formula study: new blends may improve digestion
NCT ID NCT02031003
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looked at how two new infant formulas—one with a special fat blend and one with added fiber—affect stool composition and digestion in healthy babies. Researchers compared these formulas to standard formula and breast milk in 220 infants in Taiwan. The goal was to see if the new formulas could make stool more like that of breastfed babies.
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 formulas to better match breast milk's digestive benefits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on stool composition, not on long-term health outcomes. Results may not apply to all babies or formulas.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chang Gung Medical Foundation - LinKou Branch
Linkou District, Tao-Yuan County, Taiwan
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Chang Gung Medical Foundation, Taipei Branch
Taipei, Taiwan
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Mackay Memorial Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
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Mackay Memorial Hospital - Hsinchu Branch
Hsinchu, Taiwan
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