Starter Infant Formula With Synbiotics

NCT ID: NCT06073652

Last Updated: 2024-12-10

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

240 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-07-05

Study Completion Date

2027-09-30

Brief Summary

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This randomized, double-blind, controlled intervention trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a starter infant formula supplemented with an HMO blend and a probiotic, and will provide evidence on the safety and efficacy of the innovative prebiotic/ probiotic blend to support age-appropriate infant growth, a healthy gut microbiome, gastrointestinal (GI) tolerance and GI health, and immune development.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Healthy Infants

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors
There are two masked, randomized formula-fed intervention groups, Control Formula (CF) and experimental Formula (EF)

Study Groups

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Control formula group

The Control Formula group will receive 1st age infant formula exclusively for the first six months.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Control 1st age starter infant formula

Intervention Type OTHER

A standard bovine milk-based term infant formula.

Experimental formula group

The Experimental Formula group will receive 1st age infant formula identical to Control formula, but supplemented with a HMO blend and a probiotic exclusively for the first six months.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental 1st age starter infant formula

Intervention Type OTHER

Same content as Control formula plus supplemented with a HMO blend and a probiotic

Interventions

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Control 1st age starter infant formula

A standard bovine milk-based term infant formula.

Intervention Type OTHER

Experimental 1st age starter infant formula

Same content as Control formula plus supplemented with a HMO blend and a probiotic

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Evidence of personally signed and dated informed consent document indicating that at least one of the infant's parent(s)/LAR(s), as per local regulation, have been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study.
2. Infants whose parent(s)/LAR(s) have reached the legal age of majority in the countries where the study is conducted.
3. Able to temporarily store stool samples in a household freezer.
4. Infants whose parent(s)/LAR(s) are willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, and the requirements of the study protocol.
5. Infants whose parent(s)/LAR(s) are able to be contacted directly by telephone throughout the study.

1. Healthy term infant (≥37 weeks of gestation).
2. At enrollment visit, post-natal age ≥14 to ≤35 days / 0.75 - 1 month (date of birth = day 0)
3. Birth weight ≥ 2500g and ≤ 4500g.
4. For formula-fed groups, infants must be exclusively consuming and tolerating a cow's milk infant formula at time of enrollment and their parent(s)/LAR(s) must have independently elected, before enrollment, not to breastfeed.
5. For the breastfed group, infants must have been exclusively consuming breastmilk since birth (small amounts of other feedings allowed during the first three days of life before breastfeeding is well-established), and their parent(s)/LAR(s) must have made the decision to continue exclusively breastfeeding until at least 4 months of age.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Infants with conditions requiring infant feedings other than those specified in the protocol.
2. Infants who have a medical condition or history that could increase the risk associated with study participation or interfere with the interpretation of study results, including:

1. Evidence of major congenital malformations (e.g., cleft palate, extremity malformation).
2. Suspected or documented systemic or congenital infections (e.g., human immunodeficiency virus, cytomegalovirus, syphilis).
3. Previous or ongoing severe medical or laboratory abnormality (acute or chronic) which, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the infant inappropriate for entry into the study. Of note, children who are normally healthy but at the time of enrolment suffering from acute illness in a minor condition which are common in childhood and do not require some of the exclusionary medication mentioned below can be enrolled.
3. Infants who are presently receiving or have received prior to enrolment any of the following: medication(s) or supplement(s) which are known or suspected to affect the following: fat digestion, absorption, and/or metabolism (e.g., pancreatic enzymes); stool microbiota and characteristics (e.g., oral, or systemic antibiotics, glycerin suppositories, bismuth-containing medications, docusate, Maltsupex, or lactulose); growth (e.g., insulin or growth hormone); gastric acid secretion.
4. Currently participating or having participated in another interventional clinical trial since birth.
Minimum Eligible Age

14 Days

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Days

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Iqvia Pty Ltd

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Maria Rosario Capeding, Dr

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Asian Hospital Medical Center

Mitzi Trinidad Aseron, Dr

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Perpetual Help Dalta Medical Center

Vinna Marie Quinones, Dr

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center

Locations

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Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Manila, , Philippines

Site Status

University of Perpetual Help DALTA Medical Center

Manila, , Philippines

Site Status

University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center

Manila, , Philippines

Site Status

Countries

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Philippines

Other Identifiers

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21.14.INF

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id