Mycotoxins in Mothers Milk in Israel

NCT ID: NCT05371106

Last Updated: 2025-12-24

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

150 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-09-01

Study Completion Date

2028-12-31

Brief Summary

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Some plant pathogen fungi may develop in grains, nuts and dry foodstuff during their storage. They secrete toxins which are very resistant and persistent.

The toxins enter the human body through the food. Women eating without their knowledge spoiled food absorb the toxin which is conveyed into their milk. In the same way, meat and dairy products can be contaminated with mycotoxins.

Toxins and their metabolites can have negative effects on pregnant women and on the fetus or infant health.

The main purpose of this trial is to assess the presence of toxins in mothers's milk.

Detailed Description

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Fungi from the genus Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium and Alternaria can synthesize toxins. These may be carcinogenic, immunotoxic or endocrine disruptors.

In this trial, Zearalenone, Deoxynivalenol, T-2 toxin, Fumonisin B1, Fumonisin B2, Aflatoxin M1, Aflatoxin B1, Aflatoxin B2, Aflatoxin G1, Aflatoxin G2, Ochratoxin A, HT-2 toxin, De-epoxy-deoxynivalanol presence and quantity will be assessed in mother's milk.

Another purpose is to try to pinpoint at the source(s) of contamination.

Conditions

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Breastfeeding

Keywords

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mycotoxins

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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breastfeeding mothers

pregnant women after week 37 intending to nurse or nursing mothers of infants aged 1-12 months

exposure to mycotoxins

Intervention Type OTHER

self-report eating questionnaire

Interventions

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exposure to mycotoxins

self-report eating questionnaire

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Women aged 18 and above.
* Pregnant women after week 37 intending to breastfeed.
* Women breastfeeding.

Exclusion Criteria

* Women taking drugs which influence milk production.
* Women taking drugs contraindicated during breastfeeding.
* Women not staying in Israel during third trimester or in the months after birth for a long period of time.
* Women not wanting/able to fill up the questionnaires.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Elkana Kohn, Ph.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center

Locations

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Assaf Harofeh Medical Center

Ẕerifin, , Israel

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Israel

Central Contacts

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Elkana Kohn, Ph.D.

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 972-8-9772181

Email: [email protected]

Ariela M Hazan, BSc

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 972-8-9778465

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Mati Berkovitch, Prof.

Role: primary

Ariela M Hazan, BSc

Role: backup

References

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Wild CP, Gong YY. Mycotoxins and human disease: a largely ignored global health issue. Carcinogenesis. 2010 Jan;31(1):71-82. doi: 10.1093/carcin/bgp264. Epub 2009 Oct 29.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 19875698 (View on PubMed)

Tesfamariam K, De Boevre M, Kolsteren P, Belachew T, Mesfin A, De Saeger S, Lachat C. Dietary mycotoxins exposure and child growth, immune system, morbidity, and mortality: a systematic literature review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2020;60(19):3321-3341. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2019.1685455. Epub 2019 Nov 6.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31694387 (View on PubMed)

Warth B, Braun D, Ezekiel CN, Turner PC, Degen GH, Marko D. Biomonitoring of Mycotoxins in Human Breast Milk: Current State and Future Perspectives. Chem Res Toxicol. 2016 Jul 18;29(7):1087-97. doi: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.6b00125. Epub 2016 Jun 28.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 27300310 (View on PubMed)

El-Tras WF, El-Kady NN, Tayel AA. Infants exposure to aflatoxin M(1) as a novel foodborne zoonosis. Food Chem Toxicol. 2011 Nov;49(11):2816-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2011.08.008. Epub 2011 Aug 16.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21864634 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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224-20-ASF

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id