Breast milk vs. formula: does early diet shape your Child's brain?
NCT ID NCT00735423
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 100 healthy 8-year-olds who were fed breast milk, milk-based formula, or soy-based formula during their first year. Researchers use brain scans and language tests to see if the type of infant diet affects brain function and language skills later in childhood.
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 early diet shapes brain development and language skills in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may show correlations but cannot prove cause and effect.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States
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