Baby formula with extra ingredients may cut infections and boost growth

NCT ID NCT06137235

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: FrieslandCampina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether infant formula with added bioactive ingredients helps healthy babies grow well, tolerate the formula, and have fewer infections. About 456 full-term infants will receive either the test formula or a standard formula. Parents will report any infection symptoms and the babies' growth will be measured.

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 bioactive ingredients
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a better infant formula that helps reduce common infections and supports healthy growth in babies.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. The benefits over standard formula may be small or not statistically significant.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Infections infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GROWTH INFECTIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Harokopio University

Athens, Greece
International Hellenic University

Thessaloniki, Greece
University of Thessaly

Trikala, Greece

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