Cow's Milk vs Oat Milk for Toddler Development

Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Arizona State University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This is a 12-month, 2-arm randomized controlled trial (n=150) examining whether toddlers randomized at 12 months of age to 1.5 cup-equivalents/day of cow's milk-based dairy versus oat milk-based dairy, and followed to 24 months, have better growth, sleep, neurocognitive, and gut microbiome outcomes.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for healthy toddlers who are 12 months old. Children with certain health conditions or allergies may not be able to participate.

Inclusion Criteria

Parents speak English and/or Spanish
At least one caregiver in the home must have at least an 8th-grade education level
My child is a toddler who is still being breastfed.
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Exclusion Criteria

Children born with growth, chromosomal, or genetic abnormalities, developmental and cognitive impairments, or severe comorbidity impacting growth and development
Children born with birth weights less than 2500 g or greater than 4000 g
Biological mothers must have no known substance use during pregnancy (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or illegal drugs)
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Trial Overview

The study compares giving toddlers either cow's milk products or oat milk daily for one year, starting at age one, to see how each affects growth, sleep, brain development, and gut health.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Cow's MilkExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Oat MilkActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Arizona State University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
311
Recruited
109,000+