🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-06-29
The Bottle Optimization Testing Tiny Little Eaters Study (NCT07665983)
Managing Excess Infant Energy Intake by Increasing Satiation Responsiveness in Dyadic Feeding Interactions
🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Michigan
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The researchers will study how babies respond to bottle nipples with different flow rates over a few days, and how this may affect how much milk they drink, their feeding patterns, and their sleep.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan
Age range: 4 Months
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Feeding (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (734) 647-8100
Email: bmcaldwe@umich.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.