Scientists compare breast milk and formula to make better baby food
NCT ID NCT03746886
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at the chemical makeup of breast milk and baby formula to find differences. Researchers wanted to learn more about the fats and other compounds in breast milk so they can make formula that is more like it. Seven healthy mothers with babies aged 0-6 months took part by providing milk samples.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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7 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2018
- Finished
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May 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
18-45 years old women who breast-feed their 0-6 months old child
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
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Inclusion Criteria: * breast-fed child was born full-time and is healthy. * age of the breast-fed child is 0-6 months Exclusion Criteria: * breast-fed child was born prematurely (gestation week \<37)
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Locations
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Department of Biochemistry, University of Turku
Turku, 20014, Finland
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