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NCT04434027 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

The Effects of Natural Sugars in Breast Milk on Healthy Infant Growth and Development

A clinical trial of Obesity, sponsored by University of Southern California.

Completed
Registry status
221
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04434027: Completed study of Obesity, sponsored by University of Southern California.

NCT04434027 is a study of Obesity that has completed, run by University of Southern California. The registered enrollment target is 221 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (73% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04434027, a study of Obesity, has completed, sponsored by University of Southern California.

COMPLETED
Registry status
221 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will investigate the effects of breastfeeding and breastmilk composition on infant gut microbiome development as well as obesity and cognitive outcomes. Breast milk contains certain natural sugars that can promote the growth of 'good' bacteria in the intestines and reduce the growth of harmful bacteria. The purpose of this study is to look at the effects of these natural sugars in breast milk on the infant's bacteria and the impact of this on development of obesity and cognitive outcomes by 2 years of age with plans for longer term follow up contingent upon funding.

Primary Outcome

Weight and length will be used to calculate weight-for-length (WLZ) and weight-for-age (WAZ) z-scores using the WHO Child Growth Standards, as recommended by the CDC for children \<24 mos.

Conditions Studied

Study Locations (1)

California

  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles - Los Angeles

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 221 participants
Start Date 2016-07
Est. Completion 2022-08
University of Southern California

617 total trials

What the finished NCT04434027 record still lists

NCT04434027 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 221 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (73% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT04434027 reports a single indexed study location in California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04434027 about?

NCT04434027 is a clinical study titled "The Effects of Natural Sugars in Breast Milk on Healthy Infant Growth and Development". This study will investigate the effects of breastfeeding and breastmilk composition on infant gut microbiome development as well as obesity and cognitive outcomes. Breast milk contains certain natural sugars that can promote the growth of 'good' bacteria in the intestines and reduce the growth of ha...

What is the current status of trial NCT04434027?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 221 participants. The study started on 2016-07. Estimated completion is 2022-08.

What conditions does trial NCT04434027 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04434027?

This trial is sponsored by University of Southern California, which has 617 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04434027 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT04434027's enrollment target sits among peer trials

221 294th of 1053 higher than 759 of 1,053 other Obesity trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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