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Breast milk vs. formula: does early diet shape your Child's brain?

NCT ID NCT00735423

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at 100 healthy 8-year-olds who were fed breast milk, milk-based formula, or soy-based formula during their first year. Researchers use brain scans and language tests to see if the type of infant diet affects brain function and language skills later in childhood.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how early diet shapes brain development and language skills in children.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may show correlations but cannot prove cause and effect.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2008

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

healthy 8-year-old children

Ages

90 to 101 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy 8-year-old children * Full term * Birth weight between the 5th - 95th weight-for-age * Use of Breast milk, milk-based formula or soy-based formula throughout first year of life * English as primary language * Right handed first visit * BMI between 5th - 95th percentile-for-age Exclusion Criteria: * Children with sleep disorders * Children who use certain medications that may interfere with study assessments * Illnesses or diseases or conditions that may interfere with study assessments

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Conditions

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Behavior Language

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Healthy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

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