Predicting gut infection in preterm babies with feeding issues
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if a simple stool test and a heart monitor can help predict a serious gut infection (necrotizing enterocolitis) in preterm babies who have trouble feeding. If successful, it could help doctors start treatment earlier.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is born before 35 weeks of pregnancy (preterm).
- Your baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Your baby has started feedings and is having trouble tolerating them (feeding intolerance).
- Your baby has been diagnosed with stage IA or IB of a condition called necrotizing enterocolitis (a gut infection).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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