๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-12-05

Elucidation of Breast Milk Composition and Structure Over the First Year of Lactation: UC Davis Lactation Study (NCT01817127)

Functional Deconstruction of Human Milk Oligosaccharides and Lipids

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of California, Davis

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This observational study is designed to determine how sugars, lipids and proteins in breast milk vary among mothers; is affected by maternal diet, health and microbiota and vary over the course of lactation. Additionally, the study is designed to determine how the structure and composition of complex milk sugars, maternal health status and diet influence the development and maintenance of infant gut microflora.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of California, Davis โ€” Davis, California

Age range: 18 Years to 45 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of California, Davis โ€” Davis, California

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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