Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages Any age to 40

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
AgesAny age to 40 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorZhujiang Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 22, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2024
Study endsDecember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 25, 2023
Trial IDNCT05462366 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

  • Zhujiang Hospital
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.