C-Section babies get a microbiome boost to fight allergies
NCT ID NCT03567707
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study explores whether exposing C-section babies to their mother's vaginal bacteria shortly after birth can lower their risk of developing allergies and asthma. Researchers are enrolling 114 infants with a family history of allergic diseases. The goal is to see if this simple exposure helps build a healthier immune system.
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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Mount Sinai West
New York, New York, 10019, United States
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