Tiny plastics, big questions: new study probes microplastic risks for infants
NCT ID NCT06107933
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study at Johns Hopkins looks at microplastic exposure in 40 mother-infant pairs in Baltimore. Researchers will test breastmilk, maternal blood, and infant stool for tiny plastic particles. They also track infant weight, length, and growth to see if microplastics are linked to development. The goal is to understand what plastics are present and how they might affect early life.
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 study could reveal how microplastics enter infants' bodies and whether they affect growth, pointing to ways to reduce exposure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study with only 40 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It measures exposure but cannot prove microplastics cause health problems.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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East Baltimore Pediatric Inpatient and Outpatient Clinical Research Unit
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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