Studying Phenotypic Risks for Obesity and Underlying Traits in Young Infants
Recruiting
Observational Study
Infant Body Composition and Metabolism
Metabolism
Energy Expenditure
Infant Formula
Human Milk, Breast Milk
Metabolic Flexibility
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 2 Weeks – 16 Weeks
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this research study is to understand how infants metabolize different meals and to develop clinical tools which identify infants as having two different phenotypes. The phenotypes are the 1) metabolic "thriftiness" and 2) the metabolic flexibility.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 2 weeks to less than 17 weeks at screening
* Being fed human milk as a primary source of food
* Be willing to consume one meal of infant formula
* Be willing to complete a DXA measurement
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to complete the screening visit and two clinic visits…
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