Milk by mail: scientists try to preserve RNA in breastmilk samples
NCT ID NCT07118852
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding special preservatives to human milk can keep the RNA intact during shipping. Fifty breastfeeding women in Wisconsin provided samples mixed with one of two preservatives. The goal was to develop a reliable method for remote collection, so researchers can study gene expression in milk without requiring in-person visits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- RNA preservation reagents (RNAlater and NucleoProtect RNA)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could enable researchers to study gene expression in human milk from participants anywhere, not just in a lab.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on developing a method, not testing a treatment. The approach may not work for all samples or be practical for widespread use.
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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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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- 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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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: * English speaking and reading * Lactating for greater than or equal to 4 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * not meeting personal lactation goals * resides outside of Wisconsin
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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