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Dermatitis, AtopicGIraFFENCT04599946

Goat Infant Formula Feeding and Eczema (the GIraFFE Study)

A study testing Infant formula and follow-on formula made from whole goat milk and Infant formula and follow-on formula made from cow's milk ingredients in people with Dermatitis, Atopic and Eczema, Infantile, run by Dairy Goat Co-operative (N.Z.) Limited at 12 sites in 3 countries.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

To determine the relative risk of developing atopic dermatitis in infants fed a study formula based on whole goat milk compared to infants a study formula based on cow milk protein. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 0 to 90 daysHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Infant formula and follow-on formula made from whole goat milk and Infant formula and follow-on formula made from cow's milk ingredients
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
2,132 participants
Where
12 sitesin 3 countries
Study dates
8 Jan 2021to 30 Sep 2028
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 0 to 90 days
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Having obtained written informed consent (signed and dated) of the child's parent(s)/caregiver(s), indicating that the child's parent(s)/caregiver(s) has/have been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study
  • Born full term (≥37 weeks +0 days and ≤ 41 weeks +6 days of gestation)
  • Age at enrolment < 3 months of age (<90 days)
  • Birth weight ≥2.5 kg and ≤4.5 kg
  • Born from a singleton pregnancy
  • Child's parent(s)/caregiver(s) is/are of legal age of consent
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  • The child's parent(s)/caregiver(s) have sufficient local language skills to understand the study information, the informed consent, and to comply with the study procedure
  • The child's parent(s)/caregiver(s) is/are willing and deemed able to fulfil the requirements of the study protocol and procedures
  • Mother has expressed the intention to partially (in combination with breastfeeding) or fully formula-feed

Who cannot join

  • Diagnosed disorder considered to interfere with nutrition, growth or development of the immune system
  • Participation of the child in any other interventional trial or participation of the mother in any intervention trial with child follow-up
  • Infant has a doctor's diagnosis of atopic dermatitis or a severe widespread skin condition prior to randomization that would make the detection or assessment of atopic dermatitis difficult
  • Infant has consumed an infant formula for more than 4 weeks prior to enrolment
  • Cow milk allergy or intolerance
  • Institutionalized infant

Trial locations and contacts

12 sites in 3 countries.

12 sites in 3 countries

Spain7 sites
  • Unit of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Torrecardenas University Hospital

    Almería

  • EURISTIKOS Excellence Centre for Paediatric Research, University of Granada

    Granada

  • Department of Neonatology, Hospital Universitario La Paz

    Madrid

  • Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus

    Reus

  • Hospital Universitari Joan XXIII de Tarragona

    Tarragona

  • INCLIVA Health Research Institute

    Valencia

  • Hospital Clinico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Instituto de investigacion Sanitaria de Aragon

    Zaragoza

Other trials in Spain

Poland4 sites
  • Wojewodzki Specjalistyczny Szpital Dzieciecy

    Olsztyn

  • Karol Jonscher's University Hospital

    Poznan

  • Medical College of Rzeszow University

    Rzeszów

  • Children's Memorial Health Institute

    Warsaw

Other trials in Poland

Germany1 site
  • Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, LMU University Hospital Munich

    Munich

Other trials in Germany

About this study

Official title: Effects of Infant Feeding With Goat Milk Formula or Cow Milk Formula on Atopic Dermatitis

To determine the relative risk of developing atopic dermatitis in infants fed a study formula based on whole goat milk compared to infants a study formula based on cow milk protein.

Read the detailed description

The study is a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group trial to study the effect of feeding infants goat milk or cow milk formula in the first year of life on the risk of allergy and other health outcomes, including growth, tolerance and quality of life in the first 5 years of life.

Being tested
Infant formula and follow-on formula made from whole goat milk, Infant formula and follow-on formula made from cow's milk ingredients
Keywords
Atopic Dermatitis, Healthy Term Infants, Infant Formula, Infant Development, Child Development
Medical subject headings
Dermatitis, Atopic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Infant formula and follow-on formula made from whole goat milkDietary supplement

    Infant formula and follow-on formula made from whole goat milk

  • Infant formula and follow-on formula made from cow's milk ingredientsDietary supplement

    Infant formula and follow-on formula made from cow's milk ingredients

Study groups in NCT04599946
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Experimental formulaExperimentalInfant and follow-on goat milk formula
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Infant formula and follow-on formula made from whole goat milk
Control formulaActive comparatorInfant and follow-on cow milk formula
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Infant formula and follow-on formula made from cow's milk ingredients

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Cumulative incidence of atopic dermatitis up to the age of 12 months

    Cumulative incidence of atopic dermatitis up to the age of 12 months diagnosed by study personnel (defined as meeting the UK Working Party Diagnostic Criteria for atopic dermatitis)

    Measured: Age 12 months

Secondary outcomes (24)
  1. Cumulative incidence of atopic dermatitis up to the age of 24 and 60 months

    Cumulative incidence of atopic dermatitis up to the age of 24 and 60 months diagnosed by study personnel (defined as meeting the UK Working Party Diagnostic Criteria for atopic dermatitis)

    Measured: Age 24 and 60 months

  2. Cumulative incidence of parental reported diagnosis of atopic dermatitis up to the age of 12, 24 and 60 months

    Cumulative incidence of parental reported diagnosis of atopic dermatitis up to the age of 12, 24 and 60 months, defined as meeting the UK Working Party Diagnostic Criteria for atopic dermatitis

    Measured: Age 12, 24 and 60 months

  3. Point incidence of atopic dermatitis

    Point incidence of study and parental diagnosis of atopic dermatitis, defined as meeting the UK Working Party Diagnostic Criteria for atopic dermatitis at the age of 4, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months

    Measured: at 4, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months of age

  4. Time to onset of atopic dermatitis

    Age at first study or reported diagnosis of atopic dermatitis up to the age of 12, 24 and 60 months

    Measured: Age 12, 24 and 60 months

  5. Severity of atopic dermatitis

    Atopic dermatitis severity in children with diagnosed (study diagnosis or reported diagnosis) atopic dermatitis, using the SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD; Severity Score: 0 to 104, with a higher score indicating more severe eczema) questionnaire completed by a study nurse at all face-to-face visits at 4, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months of age.

    Measured: at 4, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months of age

  6. Severity of atopic dermatitis

    Atopic dermatitis severity in children with diagnosed (study diagnosis or reported diagnosis) atopic dermatitis, using the Patient Orientated Eczema Measure (POEM; Severity Score: 0 to 28, with a higher score indicating more severe eczema) questionnaire completed by parents at 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months of age

    Measured: at 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months of age

  7. Cumulative use of atopic dermatitis-related medication

    Cumulative use of eczema-related medication or skin care for eczema up to 12, 24 and 60 months of age

    Measured: Age 12, 24 and 60 months of age

  8. Cumulative incidence of atopic dermatitis in risk-related subgroups

    Cumulative incidence of atopic dermatitis in risk-related subgroups up to 12, 24 and 60 months of age

    Measured: Age 12, 24 and 60 months of age

  9. Incidence of parental reported food allergy

    Parental report of a clinical diagnosis of food allergy at 12, 24 and 60 months of age

    Measured: Age 12, 24 and 60 months of age

  10. Incidence of allergic sensitization to food or non-food allergens

    Allergic sensitization at 12 and 60 months of age to any of the common allergens (specific and total IgE)

    Measured: Age 12 and 60 months of age

  11. Incidence of hay fever, asthma and asthma-related diseases

    Parental reported hay fever and asthma-related diseases (wheezing and allergic rhinitis) up to 12, 24 and 60 months of age

    Measured: Age 12, 24 and 60 months

  12. Biochemical markers: blood markers

    Blood: complete blood count (given numbers of different cells per volume and suitable ratios) at 4, 12 and 60 months of age

    Measured: at 4, 12 and 60 months of age

  13. Biochemical and metabolic markers: blood markers

    Blood: lipidome and metabolome (including more than 300 compounds reported in µmol/liter) at 4, 12 and 60 months of age

    Measured: at 4, 12 and 60 months of age

  14. Biochemical and metabolic markers: blood markers

    Blood: inflammation markers (including immunoglobulins and cytokines reported as relative units/liter and ng/ml, respectively) at 4, 12 and 60 months of age

    Measured: at 4, 12 and 60 months of age

  15. Genetic markers: blood markers

    Blood: filaggrin gene at 12 months of age

    Measured: at 12 months of age

  16. Gut microbiome profile

    Stool: microbiome

    Measured: at 4, 12 and 60 months of age

  17. Growth parameters

    Anthropometry: weight (in kg) at baseline, 4, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months of age

    Measured: at baseline, 4, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months of age

  18. Growth parameters

    Anthropometry: recumbent length (in cm) at baseline, 4, 6, 12, 24 and standard height (in cm) at 24 and 60 months of age

    Measured: at baseline, 4, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months of age

  19. Growth parameters

    Anthropometry: BMI (weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/cm2) at baseline, 4, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months of age

    Measured: at baseline, 4, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months of age

  20. Growth parameters

    Anthropometry: weight-for-age, length-for-age and BMI-for-age z-scores (WHO growth standards) at baseline, 4, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months of age

    Measured: at baseline, 4, 6, 12, 24 and 60 months of age

  21. Gastrointestinal symptoms

    Parental report of gastrointestinal symptoms using the Infant Gastrointestinal Symptom Questionnaire (IGSQ; Index Score range from 13 to 65, with higher scores indicating greater gastrointestinal symptom burden) at 4, 6 and 12 months of age

    Measured: at 4, 6 and 12 months of age

  22. Sleep

    Parental report of sleep using the Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire (BISQ; data in time: hours and minutes of sleep time) at 4, 6 and 12 months of age

    Measured: at 4, 6 and 12 months of age

  23. Child's wellbeing

    Parental report of quality of life in children using the Infant Toddler Quality of Life questionnaire™ (ITQOL; infant and parent item scales range from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating better health) at 4, 12, 24 and 60 months of age

    Measured: at 4, 12, 24 and 60 months of age

  24. Nutrition

    Nutrition questionnaire at 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 60 months of age

    Measured: at age 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 60 months of age

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Oct 2020
  2. Study start8 Jan 2021
  3. Primary completion28 Aug 2024
  4. Study completion30 Sep 2028 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
2,132 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04599946
Sponsor's protocol ID
DGC201911
Acronym
GIraFFE
Status last verified
Aug 2026
First submitted
5 Oct 2020
Last updated
27 Aug 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Grote V, Schlosser L, Campoy C, Crehua-Gaudiza E, Demmelmair H, Ege MJ, Escribano J, Galera-Martinez R, Garcia-Santos JA, Gruszfeld D, Guerlich K, Guillen-Sebastian C, Handel U, Jamka M, Jarocka-Cyrta E, Ksiazyk J, Mazur A, Parada-Ricart E, Robredo-Garcia I, Rodriguez G, Romanczuk B, Saenz de Pipaon M, Tejon-Fernandez M, Walkowiak J, Weichselbaum E, Witte A, Koletzko B. Whole goat milk versus cow milk formula and atopic dermatitis in infants: A randomized clinical trial. Clin Nutr. 2026 Aug;63:106707. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2026.106707. Epub 2026 Jun 3.

    PubMed 42275985
  • Ferry JM, Galera-Martinez R, Campoy C, Saenz de Pipaon M, Jarocka-Cyrta E, Walkowiak J, Romanczuk B, Escribano J, Gispert M, Grattarola P, Gruszfeld D, Iglesia I, Grote V, Demmelmair H, Handel U, Gallier S, Koletzko B. Effects of infant feeding with goat milk formula or cow milk formula on atopic dermatitis: protocol of the randomised controlled Goat Infant Formula Feeding and Eczema (GIraFFE) trial. BMJ Open. 2023 Apr 13;13(4):e070533. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070533.

    PubMed 37055203

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Infant formula and follow-on formula made from whole goat milk and Infant formula and follow-on formula made from cow's milk ingredients in people with Dermatitis, Atopic and Eczema, Infantile, run by Dairy Goat Co-operative (N.Z.) Limited at 12 sites in 3 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 12 sites in Spain, Poland, Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Cumulative incidence of atopic dermatitis up to the age of 12 months (time frame: Age 12 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04599946, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Aug 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.

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