Could a bile acid pill in breast milk protect babies from liver problems?

NCT ID NCT07517276

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving a bile acid pill (TUDCA) to breastfeeding mothers with fatty liver disease can make their breast milk healthier for their babies. Eighty mother-infant pairs will be randomly assigned to receive TUDCA or a placebo for a short time after birth. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and improves infant metabolism and development.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a safe way for mothers with MASLD to improve their breast milk composition and support healthier infant development.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatment is for mothers, not directly for infants, and safety or effectiveness may not be confirmed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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