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New baby formula aims to boost good gut bacteria in infants
NCT ID NCT07242508
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests if a new infant formula can increase healthy gut bacteria (Bifidobacterium) in healthy, full-term babies. Researchers will compare the new formula to a standard one over 10 weeks. The study involves 120 infants whose parents have chosen not to breastfeed.
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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 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 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 3 days
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy, full term, infants with a birth weight between 2500-4500 grams * Parents independently from study decided to not breastfeed their infant * Parents agree to feed the assigned study formula as the infant's sole source of nutrition for the duration of the study * have read and voluntarily signed an informed consent form * parents are capable of completing study procedures required by the protocol Exclusion Criteria: * suffering from any anatomic and/or physiologic condition that would interfere with normal growth, development or feeding * are required to take medications or supplements known to influence growth and development * have a maternal history with known adverse effects on the fetus and/or the newborn infant * have previous or current antibiotics use (antibiotics administered during delivery are permitted) * have received or are planning to receive probiotics, prebiotics, or nutritional supplements prior to and throughout the trial (excluding vitamin D and vitamin K supplementation) * personal history of or parents/siblings diagnosed with cow's milk protein allergy or lactose intolerance * multiple birth * participation in another trial
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Second SAGBAL Sheinovo AD
RECRUITINGSofia, Bulgaria
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