C-Section babies may get a microbial boost from mom
NCT ID NCT06264219
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether transferring gut microbes from a mother to her baby after a cesarean section can restore the infant's gut microbiome to resemble that of a vaginally born baby. Researchers will give some infants a fecal transplant (containing bacteria or viruses) and compare their gut bacteria to those receiving a placebo or born vaginally. The goal is to see if this early intervention is feasible and can help prevent health issues linked to C-section births.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) and Fecal Virome Transplantation (FVT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help restore the gut microbiome in C-section babies, potentially reducing risks of allergies, asthma, and other immune-related conditions later in life.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase feasibility trial with only 80 participants, so results may not be generalizable. The long-term safety and effectiveness of transferring microbes or viruses to infants are not yet known.
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Copsac, DBAC
RECRUITINGGentofte Municipality, Copenhagen, 2820, Denmark
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Rigshospitalet
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCopenhagen, 2100, Denmark
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