Toddler milk may shield kids from iron deficiency, study hints
NCT ID NCT02484274
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 830 two-year-olds in France to see if drinking toddler milk formula helps prevent iron deficiency, a common problem that can affect brain development. Researchers checked iron levels in blood and asked parents about diet and background. The goal is to find better ways to prevent and spot iron deficiency early.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better guidelines for preventing iron deficiency in young children through diet.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to children outside France.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Necker-Enfants Malades hospital
Paris, 75015, France