Allergen testing in newborns with necrotizing enterocolitis
Part of Digestive system, Immune system & allergy, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether newborns with a serious gut condition called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) have different allergy triggers compared to healthy newborns. It may help doctors understand if allergies play a role in NEC and could guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born at the study hospital.
- Your baby was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) during the study period, or your baby is a healthy newborn in the same period.
- At least one parent must give written or verbal permission for the baby to join the study.
- Your baby does not have major birth defects, chromosomal disorders, gastrointestinal malformations, or an immune deficiency.
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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