Baby formula with probiotics may improve poop regularity in infants

NCT ID NCT06159088

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co. Ltd. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a special infant formula containing probiotics and hydrolyzed whey protein can improve gut health in newborns. 240 healthy, full-term infants were assigned to receive either the test formula, a standard formula, or breast milk for 12 months. The main goal was to see if the test formula led to more regular bowel movements. Researchers also looked at stool consistency and overall growth.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: probiotics and hydrolyzed whey protein in infant formula
What this could lead to: If the formula works, it could offer a way to support regular bowel movements and gut health in formula-fed infants.
What could go wrong: This is a single completed study with modest outcomes (stool frequency). Results may not apply to all infants, and the product is not a treatment for any disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digestive system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES GUT HEALTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Jinhua Nanyuan Community Health Center

Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
Li Pu Community Hospital

Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
Qiu Bin Community Hospital

Jinhua, Zhejiang, China

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