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Vegan kids under the microscope: new study tracks health from infancy

NCT ID NCT05442281

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Umeå University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study follows 60 children from around 6 months to 3 years old—half on a vegan diet, half on a mixed diet. Researchers track growth, nutrition, blood levels, and cognitive development to see if a vegan diet affects key nutrients. The goal is to better understand the risks and benefits to help guide future recommendations.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could provide better guidance on the risks and benefits of vegan diets for young children.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It can show links but cannot prove cause and effect.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 60 people

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

Started

Sep 2021

Expected to finish

Dec 2029

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

Swedish infants mainly breastfed planned for vegan or mixed diet respectively

Ages

4 to 8 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Planned exclusive vegan diet or mixed diet respectively from 6 months of age until at least 2 years of life * Exclusively (\>90%) breastfed until 4 months * Born term (GE 37+0 - 41+6) * Single birth * Birth weight \>2500 g * Apgar score 5 min \> 5 Exclusion Criteria: \* A chronic disease affecting growth or neurodevelopment

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Vegan diet

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Umeå University, Department of Clinical Sciences

    Umeå, Umeå, 90185, Sweden

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