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Healthy InfantsNCT07630584

Growth, Tolerance, and Functional Biomarkers in Healthy Infants Receiving Dietary Supplements

A study testing Probiotic dietary supplement in people with Healthy Infants, run by Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN) at 2 sites in Philippines.

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Trial summary

This is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled nutritional study aimed at investigating growth, tolerance, and functional biomarkers in healthy infants receiving dietary supplements from birth to 2.5 months of age Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 14 to 28 daysHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy Infants
What is being tested?
Probiotic dietary supplement
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
327 participants
Where
2 sitesPhilippines
Study dates
11 Aug 2026to 31 Dec 2027
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 14 to 28 days
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Written informed consent has been obtained from at least one parent (or legally acceptable representative [LAR])
  • Parent(s) / LAR(s) must be able to provide evidence of parental authority and identity
  • Parent(s) / LAR(s) must understand the informed consent form and other study documents
  • Parent(s) / LAR(s) are willing and able to comply with scheduled visits and the requirements of the study protocol
  • Parent(s) / LAR(s) can be contacted directly by telephone throughout the study
  • Parent(s) / LAR(s) must be able to temporarily store stool samples in a household freezer
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  • Infants may be exclusively breastfed, exclusively formula-fed, or mixed fed with both breast milk and infant formula in any proportion. Parent(s) / LAR(s) must intend to maintain the infant's current mode of feeding until the end of the study period:
  • For exclusively breastfed infants: parents must intend to continue exclusive breastfeeding. As defined by the World Health Organization, exclusive breastfeeding means that the infant receives only breast milk. No other liquids or solids are given (not even water) with the exception of oral rehydration solution, or drops/syrups of vitamins, minerals, or medicines.
  • For formula-fed infants (either exclusively or mixed-fed): parent(s) / LAR(s) must intend to maintain the infant's current mode of feeding, plus:
  • Parents / LAR(s) must have previously and independently decided to use formula
  • Infant must be consuming and tolerating a standard cow's milk infant formula not containing probiotics at the time of enrollment
  • Infant must be healthy based on medical history and physical examination
  • Infant full-term gestational birth (born 37 weeks, 0 days through 41 weeks, 6 days of gestation)
  • Infant singleton birth
  • Infant postnatal age ≥ 14 and ≤ 28 days (date of birth = day 0)
  • Infant birth weight is appropriate for gestational age (≥ 2500 and ≤ 4500 grams)

Who cannot join

  • Infants with conditions requiring specific infant feeding regimens other than those specified in the protocol
  • Infants who have a medical condition or medical history that could increase the risk associated with study participation or interfere with the interpretation of study results, including:
  • Evidence of major congenital malformations (e.g., cleft palate, extremity malformation)
  • Suspected or documented systemic or congenital infections (e.g., human immunodeficiency virus, cytomegalovirus, syphilis)
  • Previous or ongoing antibiotic usage by the infant, except when given for prophylactic reasons (e.g., erythromycin ophthalmic ointment)
  • Immunocompromised infants and those who have a central venous catheter
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  • History of admission to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, except for admission for jaundice phototherapy
  • Known or suspected allergy to milk (including lactose) or soy
  • Previous or ongoing severe medical or laboratory abnormality (acute or chronic) which, in the judgement of the investigator, would make the infant inappropriate for entry into the study
  • Infants who are currently receiving or who have received any probiotic supplements or infant formula containing probiotics prior to enrollment
  • Infants who are currently receiving or who have received any of the following medication(s) or supplement(s) which are known or suspected to affect fat digestion, absorption, and/or metabolism (e.g., pancreatic enzymes), stool characteristics (e.g., glycerin suppositories, bismuth-containing medications, docusate, Maltsupex, or lactulose), growth (e.g. insulin or growth hormone), microbiome-related endpoints (e.g., prebiotic supplements), or gastric acid secretion
  • Infants whose parent(s) / LAR(s) have not reached the legal age of majority (18 years old)
  • Infants who are currently or who previously participated in another interventional clinical study
  • Parent(s) / LAR(s) with family or hierarchical relationships with the research team members

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Philippines2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • Health Index Multispecialty and Lying-In Clinic

    Cavite City, Manila

    Karla Keith Abana Ms, +63 917 6371753, karlakeith.abana@iconplc.com

    Edison Alberto

    Recruiting
  • University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc.

    Quezon City, Manila

    Karla Keith Abana Ms, +63 917 6371753, karlakeith.abana@iconplc.com

    Vinna Marie Quinones

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Growth, Tolerance, and Functional Biomarkers in Healthy Infants Receiving Dietary Supplements: A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Nutritional Study

This is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled nutritional study aimed at investigating growth, tolerance, and functional biomarkers in healthy infants receiving dietary supplements from birth to 2.5 months of age

Read the detailed description

This is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled nutritional study in healthy term infants of all feeding types. Approximately 327 infants aged 14 to 28 days at enrollment will be recruited and followed up until 2.5 months of age.

The 8-weeks interventional period will be followed by a 4-week follow-up period. The total duration of the study is approximately 3 months.

The primary objective of this clinical study is to demonstrate non-inferior weight gain from enrollment until 8 weeks of intervention in healthy infants randomized into 3 experimental groups of single probiotic, multi-probiotic, and control group.

The secondary objectives will include growth patterns, gastrointestinal tolerance, gastrointestinal related outcomes, fecal microbiome composition, fecal metabolic status, and biomarkers of gut and immune health as well as safety outcomes from enrollment until 4 weeks after last consumption of the investigational product.

Conditions
Healthy Infants
Being tested
Probiotic dietary supplement, Placebo dietary supplement
Keywords
Dietary Supplement

What participants receive

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

  • Probiotic dietary supplementDietary supplement

    Also called dietary supplement

    Probiotic dietary supplement administered once per day

  • Placebo dietary supplementDietary supplement

    Placebo dietary supplement administered once per day

Study groups in NCT07630584
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
EG1 SupplementExperimentalProbiotic Supplement in powdered form
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Probiotic dietary supplement
EG2 SupplementExperimentalProbiotic Supplement in powdered form
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Probiotic dietary supplement
CG supplementPlacebo comparatorPlacebo Supplement in powdered form
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo dietary supplement

What is being measured

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

  1. Weight gain velocity

    Weight gain velocity (g/day)

    Measured: From baseline (V1) to 2.5 months (V3)

Secondary outcomes (20)
  1. Growth Measure: Weight

    Weight in grams and corresponding weight-for-age Z-scores according to World Health Organization (WHO) child growth standards

    Measured: At baseline (V1), 1.5 months (V2), and 2.5 months (V3)

  2. Growth Measure: Length

    Length in centimeters and corresponding length-for-age Z-scores according to WHO child growth standards

    Measured: At baseline (V1), 1.5 months (V2), and 2.5 months (V3)

  3. Growth Measure: Head circumference

    Head circumference in centimeters and corresponding head circumference-for-age Z-scores according to WHO child growth standards

    Measured: At baseline (V1), 1.5 months (V2), and 2.5 months (V3)

  4. Gastrointestinal Tolerance and Gastrointestinal Related Symptoms: Infant Gastrointestinal Symptom Questionnaire (IGSQ)

    The IGSQ is composed of 13 questions, categorized into 5 symptom domains of stooling, vomiting/spitting-up, crying, fussiness, and flatulence. The total score can range from 13-65 with lower scores indicating lower gastrointestinal symptom burden.

    Measured: At baseline (V1), 1.5 months (V2), and 2.5 months (V3)

  5. Gastrointestinal Tolerance and Gastrointestinal Related Symptoms: Stool Frequency

    Number of stools per day recorded using a gastrointestinal symptom and behavior diary.

    Measured: At baseline (V1; 1-day retrospective record) and 1.5 and 2.5 months (V2 and V3; 3-day prospective diary)

  6. Gastrointestinal Tolerance and Gastrointestinal Related Symptoms: Stool Consistency

    Stool consistency recorded on a 5-point scale (1=watery, 5=hard) using a gastrointestinal symptom and behavior diary

    Measured: At baseline (V1; 1-day retrospective record) and 1.5 and 2.5 months (V2 and V3; 3-day prospective diary)

  7. Gastrointestinal Tolerance and Gastrointestinal Related Symptoms: Crying and Sleeping

    Crying and sleeping time per day recorded using a gastrointestinal symptom and behavior diary

    Measured: At baseline (V1; 1-day retrospective record) and 1.5 and 2.5 months (V2 and V3; 3-day prospective diary)

  8. Gastrointestinal Tolerance and Gastrointestinal Related Symptoms: volume of formula consumed per day/number of breastmilk feeds per day

    Volume of formula consumed per day (mL) and number of breastmilk feeds per day recorded using a gastrointestinal symptom and behavior diary

    Measured: At baseline (V1; 1-day retrospective record) and 1.5 and 2.5 months (V2 and V3; 3-day prospective diary)

  9. Gastrointestinal Tolerance and Gastrointestinal Related Symptoms: Infant Colic Questionnaire (ColiQ)

    The ColiQ is a 16-item questionnaire that includes 10 questions describing infant colic symptoms and 6 questions describing parental impact. The total score can range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating an overall better state (fewer / less severe symptoms and lower parental impact).

    Measured: At baseline (V1), 1.5 months (V2), and 2.5 months (V3)

  10. Fecal Microbiome: Abundance of Probiotic Strains

    Fecal probiotic strain abundance

    Measured: At baseline (V1) and 2.5 months (V3)

  11. Fecal Microbiome: Overall Compositional Profile

    Overall fecal microbiota composition, including diversity and functional characteristics

    Measured: At baseline (V1) and 2.5 months (V3)

  12. Fecal Metabolic Status: Fecal pH

    Fecal pH

    Measured: At baseline (V1) and 2.5 months (V3)

  13. Fecal Metabolic Status: Concentrations of Fecal Organic Acids

    Concentration of fecal organic acids

    Measured: At baseline (V1) and 2.5 months (V3)

  14. Fecal Metabolic Status: Fecal Metabolomic Profile

    Relative and/or absolute concentrations of fecal metabolites

    Measured: At baseline (V1) and 2.5 months (V3)

  15. Fecal Markers: Fecal Total Secretory Immunoglobulin A (sIgA)

    Concentration of fecal sIgA

    Measured: At 2.5 months (V3) in exclusively formula-fed infants only

  16. Fecal Markers: Fecal Alpha-1 Antitrypsin

    Concentration of fecal alpha-1 antitrypsin

    Measured: At baseline (V1) and 2.5 months (V3) for all infants regardless of feeding regimen

  17. Safety Outcome: Physical Examination

    Number of participants with abnormal physical examination findings (major body systems)

    Measured: At baseline (V1), 1.5 months (V2) and 2.5 months (V3)

  18. Safety Outcome: Vital signs

    Number of participants with abnormal vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration)

    Measured: At baseline (V1), 1.5 months (V2) and 2.5 months (V3)

  19. Safety Outcome: Adverse Events

    Reported adverse events including type, incidence, severity, seriousness, and relation to the intervention

    Measured: From baseline to 3.5 months

  20. Safety Outcome: Concomitant Medications

    Reported concomitant medications used to treat illnesses and other conditions, including name, dose, and duration

    Measured: From baseline to 3.5 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted5 Jun 2026
  2. Study start11 Aug 2026
  3. Primary completion31 Jul 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)

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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
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled nutritional study
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
327 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07630584
Sponsor's protocol ID
2403INF
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
10 Feb 2026
Last updated
14 Sep 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Probiotic dietary supplement in people with Healthy Infants, run by Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN) at 2 sites in Philippines.

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 16 inclusion and 14 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Philippines. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

Contact Joyce Li (+8615810125435, joyce.li@rd.nestle.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Weight gain velocity (time frame: From baseline (V1) to 2.5 months (V3)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 14 Sep 2026.

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