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Official title Early Avocado Exposure on Development and the Gut Microbiome in American Hispanic Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06876935
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if daily avocado intake can improve growth and brain and gut health in infants. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does daily eating of avocados change which microbes live in the infant's gut?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 3 to 6. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 4-6-month-old Hispanic/Latine, non-preterm (\>37 weeks gestation) singleton infants
- Infants born to mothers 18 years and older while pregnant
- Parents speak English and/or Spanish
- Families willing to begin feeding infants avocado around 6 months of age or when the infant is ready for solids for a total of 6 months
- Family history of food or latex allergies will be evaluated as avocado is a latex fruit and can cause allergic responses. If either mom or dad is...
You likely can't join if
- Infants with growth, chromosomal, or genetic abnormality, developmental and cognitive impairments, or severe comorbidity that could impact growth and...
- Infants born with congenital abnormalities or developmental delays
- Infant birth weights \ 4000 g
- Infants introduced to solid foods prior to 3 months of age
- Biological mothers with known substance use during pregnancy (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or illegal drugs), or who experienced a high-risk...
See the full eligibility criteria
- 4-6-month-old Hispanic/Latine, non-preterm (\>37 weeks gestation) singleton infants
- Infants born to mothers 18 years and older while pregnant
- Parents speak English and/or Spanish
- Families willing to begin feeding infants avocado around 6 months of age or when the infant is ready for solids for a total of 6 months
- Family history of food or latex allergies will be evaluated as avocado is a latex fruit and can cause allergic responses. If either mom or dad is allergic to avocado, physician clearance for infant participation will be...
- At least one caregiver in the home must have at least an 8th-grade education level
- Infants with growth, chromosomal, or genetic abnormality, developmental and cognitive impairments, or severe comorbidity that could impact growth and development
- Infants born with congenital abnormalities or developmental delays
- Infant birth weights \ 4000 g
- Infants introduced to solid foods prior to 3 months of age
- Biological mothers with known substance use during pregnancy (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or illegal drugs), or who experienced a high-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, diabetes-Types 1 and 2 and gestational, HIV...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 3 months to 6 months. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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