Could early gut bacteria shape a Child's health? a 3-Year study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT07762729
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 1,000 children from birth to age 3 to see how their gut microbiome develops and how it relates to growth and health. Researchers will collect stool samples and measurements at regular intervals, along with details about diet, environment, and medical history. The goal is to identify factors that influence healthy microbiome development and its potential impact on child well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- This study could reveal how early-life gut bacteria shape child growth and health, potentially guiding future preventive strategies.
- What could go wrong
- As an observational study, it can show associations but not cause and effect. Results may take years and might not lead to direct interventions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 1,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Pregnant women and their newborns receiving care at maternal and child health hospitals in Yiyang, Jiangshan, Baoji, and Qidong
- Ages
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0 to 36 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Willing to undergo regular follow-up during the study period Exclusion Criteria: * Difficulty in follow-up participation
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How to take part
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The places running it
5 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
A doctor who knows your case can contact a study site on your behalf, and can tell you whether this study is worth pursuing at all.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baoji Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Baoji, Shanxi, 721099, China
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Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201102, China
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Jiangshan Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324199, China
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Qidong Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Nantong, Jiangsu, 226200, China
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Yiyang Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Yiyang, Hunan, 413000, China
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