Gut bacteria study aims to shield HIV-exposed infants from deadly infections
NCT ID NCT07052409
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
Babies exposed to HIV in the womb but not infected are at higher risk for severe infections. This study tests whether giving a fermented milk supplement (Inkomasi) to pregnant mothers or to infants at 6 months can change the baby's gut bacteria to improve immune protection. Researchers will compare the gut microbes of 72 supplemented and non-supplemented mother-infant pairs.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 72 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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6 months to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women with HIV HIV-exposed uninfected infants Exclusion Criteria: \-
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
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