Plain-English translation of NCT07665983 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers at the University of Michigan are studying how bottle design affects how much infants eat and how full they feel. The study will test whether changing the bottle nipple flow rate can help babies naturally eat the right amount and feel satisfied sooner. This is basic research to understand infant feeding and help prevent childhood obesity later in life.
Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem, and early feeding habits may play an important role in setting a child's weight trajectory. This research aims to understand whether simple changes to bottles during infancy could help babies develop healthier eating patterns and naturally stop eating when satisfied.
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You and your infant would participate in an at-home visit or visit the University of Michigan research site near Ann Arbor. During the study, you would test different bottle designs during regular feeding times while researchers observe and measure how much your baby eats and drinks. The study involves questionnaires for you to complete and measurements of your infant's feeding behavior over time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 7, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of Michigan
Collaborators
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Enrollment target
~440 participants
Started
June 2026
Primary completion
July 2028
Age range
4 Months and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Bryanne Caldwell
University of Michigan
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