Could a formula closer to breast milk boost baby development?
NCT ID NCT06569797
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares a new infant formula that includes human milk oligosaccharides (special sugars found in breast milk) and a blend of optimized nutrients against standard formula and breastfeeding. About 240 healthy newborns will be followed for their first year, with measurements of growth, mental and motor development, and gut health. The goal is to see if this enhanced formula can better support infant development.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a new infant formula with added human milk oligosaccharides and optimized nutrients
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this formula could help bridge the nutritional gap between standard formula and breast milk, potentially supporting better growth and gut health in formula-fed infants.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 240 babies, so results may not apply to all infants. The new formula may not show clear benefits over standard formula or breastfeeding.
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Locations
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Changzhou Second People's Hospital
Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213000, China
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Linyi City Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital
Linyi, Shandong, 276016, China
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Nanjing Medical University
Nanjin, Jiangsu, 211100, China
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Seventh Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100010, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300381, China
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210003, China
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