NCT02441296

Brief Summary

The optimal choice of carbohydrate in infant formula needs to be assessed in more detail. Lactose has conventionally been used in most milk-based infant formulas, but more recently lactose-free formulas based on corn syrup solids/maltodextrins have gained in popularity. However, the metabolic consequences have not been examined. In a pilot study, the investigators will assess the postprandial metabolic response to a meal of formula with either lactose or maltodextrins. A breastfed reference group is also included.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2013

Typical duration for not_applicable

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2013

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 8, 2015

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 12, 2015

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2016

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

November 4, 2020

Status Verified

November 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

2.4 years

First QC Date

April 8, 2015

Last Update Submit

November 2, 2020

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Glucose levels

    The change in serum glucose levels are monitored following a test meal from baseline to 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 90 min and 120 minutes

    2 hours (Change from baseline to 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 90 min and 120 min)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Insulin levels

    2 hours (Change from baseline to 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 90 min and 120 min)

  • Metabolite levels

    2 hours (Change from baseline to 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 90 min and 120 min)

Study Arms (3)

Formula with lactose

EXPERIMENTAL

Carbohydrate-free formula with added lactose

Other: Formula with lactose

Formula with maltodextrins

EXPERIMENTAL

Carbohydrate-free formula with added maltodextrins

Other: Formula with maltodextrins

Breastfeeding

NO INTERVENTION

Breastfed reference group

Interventions

Formula with lactose
Formula with maltodextrins

Eligibility Criteria

Age3 Months - 3 Months
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Healthy
  • Term infants (gestational age 37-42 weeks)
  • Birth weight 2500-4500g

You may not qualify if:

  • Infant illness
  • Maternal diabetes
  • Maternal pregnancy complications

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Slupsky CM, He X, Hernell O, Andersson Y, Rudolph C, Lonnerdal B, West CE. Postprandial metabolic response of breast-fed infants and infants fed lactose-free vs regular infant formula: A randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep. 2017 Jun 16;7(1):3640. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-03975-4.

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Food, FormulatedLactose

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Foods, SpecializedFoodDiet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological PhenomenaFood and BeveragesDisaccharidesOligosaccharidesPolysaccharidesCarbohydratesSugars

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 8, 2015

First Posted

May 12, 2015

Study Start

October 1, 2013

Primary Completion

March 1, 2016

Study Completion

March 1, 2016

Last Updated

November 4, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share