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NCT Number: NCT00735423

Infant Diet Effects on Brain Function and Language Processing (fMRI)

The purpose of this study is to identify neurocognitive functions and language processing of 8-year-old children who were fed either breast milk, milk-based formula or soy-based formula during the first year of life.

Active, Not Recruiting

This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Healthy Behavior Communication Language

Age range

90 month–101 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy 8-year-old children
  • Full term
  • Birth weight between the 5th - 95th weight-for-age
  • Use of Breast milk, milk-based formula or soy-based formula throughout first year of life
  • English as primary language
  • Right handed first visit
  • BMI between 5th - 95th percentile-for-age

Exclusion criteria

  • Children with sleep disorders
  • Children who use certain medications that may interfere with study assessments
  • Illnesses or diseases or conditions that may interfere with study assessments

Treatment and study plan

No Intervention

Device

IDE used for outcome measurement not intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Brain function test

    Time frame: 8 year old

  2. Language processing tests

    Time frame: 8 year old

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Neonatal Diet on Language, Neurocognitive Functions at Eight Years Old: fMRI, ERP and Standardized Behavioral Measures

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Aug 15, 2008
Registry last updated
Oct 20, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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