Investigating how maternal antibiotics affect the composition of human milk and its impact on infant health.
Milk Analytics Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · NIH-10907661
This study is looking at how antibiotics taken by mothers might change the makeup of their breast milk and how that could affect the health and treatment of their babies.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10907661 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the relationship between maternal antibiotics and the composition of human milk (HM), which is crucial for infant health. The study will analyze how changes in HM due to antibiotic use can influence the safety and effectiveness of pediatric therapeutics. Researchers will employ specific protocols for collecting and analyzing HM samples, ensuring accurate assessment of its dynamic and complex nature. By examining the components of HM, including human milk oligosaccharides, the research aims to provide insights that could improve therapeutic strategies for infants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include breastfeeding mothers who are currently using or have recently used antibiotics and their infants.
Not a fit: Patients who are not breastfeeding or those whose infants are not receiving any pediatric therapeutics may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the safety and efficacy of treatments for infants by optimizing maternal antibiotic use and understanding its effects on human milk.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the impact of maternal health on breastfeeding outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO — LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BODE, LARS — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- Study coordinator: BODE, LARS
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.