Hidden toxins in breastmilk? new study investigates risks to babies
NCT ID NCT05371106
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks for natural toxins called mycotoxins in breastmilk. These toxins come from fungi that can grow on stored grains and nuts. Researchers want to see if these toxins affect a baby's growth and development in the first months of life. About 150 mothers and their babies will take part.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2020
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
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 after week 37 intending to nurse or nursing mothers of infants aged 1-12 months
- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- 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: * Women aged 18 and above. * Pregnant women after week 37 intending to breastfeed. * Women breastfeeding. Exclusion Criteria: * Women taking drugs which influence milk production. * Women taking drugs contraindicated during breastfeeding. * Women not staying in Israel during third trimester or in the months after birth for a long period of time. * Women not wanting/able to fill up the questionnaires.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
RECRUITINGẔerifin, 70300, Israel
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