Rice formula could be a safe alternative for Milk-Allergic babies
NCT ID NCT06288503
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a hydrolysed rice formula to a standard cow's milk-based formula in 86 infants aged 0-13 months with cow's milk allergy. Over 28 days, researchers will measure growth, digestive comfort, and allergy symptoms to see if the rice formula works just as well. If successful, it could provide another feeding option for families managing this common allergy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hydrolysed rice protein formula
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safe, effective alternative to cow's milk-based formulas for infants with cow's milk allergy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (86 infants) comparing two formulas, not a cure. Results may not apply to all infants, and some may still react to the rice formula.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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 86 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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0 to 13 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * Aged 0-13 months * Presenting to primary or secondary care with symptoms/clinical history suggestive of CMA * Will receive at least 30% of energy requirements from the study formula * Written informed consent from parent/carer Exclusion Criteria: * Severe CMA (including anaphylaxis) and/or requiring an AAF * Faltering growth (based on NICE guidelines36 - Appendix 1) * Previous allergy to any study product ingredients (including whey hydrolysate and/or rice) * Primary lactose intolerance * Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) * Exclusively breast fed * Severe concurrent or chronic disease or genetic syndrome that may impact growth or other outcomes * Severe hepatic or renal insufficiency * Premature infants (born \<37 weeks) with a corrected age of \<4 weeks * Requirement for any parenteral nutrition * Participation in other clinical intervention studies within 1 month of recruitment * Concern around the willingness/ability of the caregiver to comply with the study protocol and/or study requirements
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
RECRUITINGBristol, Somerset, BS16 1TA, United Kingdom
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Gloucestershire Royal NHS Trust
RECRUITINGGloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom
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