Analyzing breast milk and feces from mother-infant pairs
Official title: Omics Sequencing of Specimen Derived From Mother-Infant-Pairs
Run by Zhujiang Hospital · NCT05462366 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how the health of mothers affects the microbes in their breast milk and their babies' poop to help improve infant health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Zhujiang Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 22, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2024 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 25, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05462366 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy pregnant women aged 20 to 40 who have had a vaginal birth and meet specific health criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with gestational diabetes, depressive disorders during pregnancy, or other specified health conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to collect breast milk and fecal samples from healthy mother-infant pairs to investigate the microbial and metabolomic signatures present in these specimens. By utilizing advanced culture techniques and omics sequencing technology, the study seeks to uncover insights into the health and development of infants. The focus is on understanding the relationship between maternal health and the microbial environment of breast milk and feces. The findings could provide valuable information for improving infant health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of maternal and infant health, potentially leading to improved dietary and health recommendations.
How similar studies have gone: While similar studies exploring maternal and infant microbiomes exist, this specific approach utilizing omics sequencing is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * healthy pregnant women aged between 20y and 40y. * Vaginal birth * BMI\<23.5 before pregnancy * Infants' birth weight, between 2500g and 4000g. Exclusion Criteria: * gestational diabetes * diagnosis of depressive disorder during pregnancy * gestational hypertension * diagnosis of other diseases during pregnancy * Under probiotics or antibiotic treatment from 3 months prior to pregnancy till 3 months after delivery * histrory of smoking and drinking alcohol * history of diarrhea from 3 months prior to pregnancy till 3 months after delivery
Where it's running
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Zhujiang Hospital
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ying Ma, Doctor
- Email: mayingwuzhuoyi@126.com
- Phone: 13113361169
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.