What's in Baby's first poop? scientists test for pesticides

NCT ID NCT02899819

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested over 1,000 newborns in the Picardie region of France for exposure to common pesticides. Researchers measured pesticides in the baby's first stool (meconium) and in the mother's hair, and asked mothers about their exposure. The goal was to see how much pesticide reaches unborn babies and whether it affects birth outcomes like weight and length.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify which pesticides reach unborn babies and inform public health policies to reduce exposure.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove that pesticides cause health problems, only show possible links.

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INFANT, NEWBORN

Contacts and locations

Locations

CH Abbeville

Abbeville, 80142, France
CH Beauvais

Beauvais, 60021, France
CH Chateau-Thierry

Château-Thierry, 02405, France
CH Chauny

Chauny, 02303, France
CH Compiegne

Compiègne, 60321, France
CH Laon

Laon, 02001, France
CH Peronne

Péronne, 80201, France
CHU Amiens

Amiens, 80054, France
Clinique Saint Come

Compiègne, 60200, France
Groupe Hospitalier Public Sud Oise

Creil, 60109, France
Groupe Santé Victor Pauchet

Amiens, 80094, France

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