๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-12-03

Infant Microbiota and Probiotic Intake Study (NCT02457338)

Infant Supplementation With Probiotic Bifidobacterium Longum Subsp. Infantis Study

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of California, Davis

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

The purpose of this study is to determine if supplementing healthy term infants delivered by C-section or vaginal delivery who only consume breastmilk with a probiotic for 21 consecutive days increases levels of bacteria in infants' stool.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of California, Davis Medical Center โ€” Sacramento, California

Age range: 21 Years to 45 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

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

  • University of California, Davis Medical Center โ€” Sacramento, 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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—