Clinical trials: Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Intestinal Failure in Necrotising Enterocolitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe gastrointestinal disorder with high morbidity and mortality (20-40%), affecting predominantly premature neonates. NEC continues to present a diagnostic challenge to clinicians.
- Trial name
- NCT01441739
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
Multi-strain Probiotics to Prevent Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Preterm Infants
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether multi-strain probiotics of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium can prevent necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants born at less than 32 weeks of gestation.
- Trial name
- NCT06810154
- Testing
- Multi-strain probiotics
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,170 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Shock, Preterm Birth Complication
Early Hydrocortisone Versus Regular Treatment in Shock in Extremely Preterm Neonates - an Open Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness of early use of hydrocortisone (since the diagnosis of shock) for its resolution within the first 72 hours in premature infants under 1,500 g.
- Conditions
- Shock, Preterm Birth Complication, Preterm Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Asphyxia Perinatal
- Trial name
- NCT07248761
- Testing
- Intravascular Hydrocortisone (stress dosage): 1 mg/k/dose each 8 hours for 5 days, Vasoactive drug therapies
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), Necrotizing Enterocolitis of Newborn
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) as a Prophylaxis of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) - Clinical Study
The aim of the study is to assess the safety of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as a preventive method for the development of Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in a group of premature infants.
- Trial name
- NCT06333405
- Testing
- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Necrotising Enterocolitis
Imaging Modalities in Diagnosing Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants.
Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the most serious conditions in newborns, affecting up to 10% of very low birth weight infants (VLBW). In the most premature population mortality rates can rise as high as 60%.
- Trial name
- NCT03188380
- Testing
- Plain abdominal radiography, Abdominal ultrasound
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Princess Anna Mazowiecka Hospital, Warsaw, Poland
Death, Nosocomial Infection
Prophylactic Probiotics in Premature Infants
This study tries to determine whether the oral administration of a specific probiotic (good bacteria) in premature infants hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit may prevent infections and the development of a severe…
- Trial name
- C3P (NCT00727363)
- Testing
- Lactobacillus reuteri
- Where
- 8 sites in Colombia
- Volunteers
- 751 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colombian Neonatal Research Network
Neonatal SEPSIS, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
A Panel of Biomarkers in Diagnosing Late-onset Neonatal Sepsis and Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Sibu Hospital
This is a cross-sectional study to evaluate the utilities of a panel of biomarkers (Procalcitonin, Interleukin-6, Serum Amyloid A and Apolipoprotein C2) versus the gold standard blood culture result diagnosing late-onset neonatal…
- Trial name
- PISALONS (NCT03578978)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Research Centre, Malaysia
Premature Birth, Neonatal Hypoglycemia
Higher-Dose Dexamethasone Improves Breathing and Shortens NICU Stay in Preterm Babies
The goal of this observational study was to compare two doses of dexamethasone given to pregnant women at risk of preterm birth. Dexamethasone is a medicine used before birth to help a baby's lungs mature.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Neonatal Hypoglycemia, Maternal Infection During Pregnancy, Neurodevelopmental Disorder of Foetus
- Trial name
- NCT07765329
- Testing
- Dexamethasone 12 mg Every 12 Hours, Dexamethasone 6 mg Every 12 Hours
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Stella Maris Women and Children Hospital
Premature Birth, NEC
Prenatal Administration of Spermine Promotes Maturation of Premature Fetal Gut Epithelial Tight Junction: Experimental Study on Fetal Rabbit
Infections, particularly on the gastrointestinal tract, has been known to be one of the leading causes of death in preterm infants. This is due to the immaturity of the intestinal epithelial cells.
- Trial name
- NCT04004091
- Testing
- Spermine
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- dr. Riana Pauline Tamba, SpB(K)BA
Necrotizing Enterocolitis of Newborn
Necrotizing Enterocolities
Haematological disturbances in neonates with necrotizing enterocolities
- Trial name
- NCT06632041
- Testing
- Complete blood count
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Premature Infant
NEC Screening Abdominal Radiograph vs Bowel Ultrasound in Preemies
The overall primary objective is to establish the feasibility and pilot the design and delivery of a diagnostic randomized controlled trial (RCT) of BUS (bowel ultrasound) for NEC evaluation which will lead to a successful…
- Trial name
- NCT03963011
- Testing
- Bowel Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Necrotising Enterocolitis Neonatal
Neonatal Laparotomy - A Trial Investigating the Impact of Location of Surgery
This is a pilot randomised trial allocating neonates requiring emergency laparotomy to surgery either on the neonatal unit or in the operating theatre.
- Trial name
- NeoLap (NCT07754435)
- Testing
- IN theatre, ON unit
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Mixed Flora; Infection
Preterm Infant Gut (PINGU) - a Norwegian Multi Centre Study
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Trial name
- PINGU (NCT02197468)
- Where
- 7 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of North Norway
Instrumental Delivery; Nec, Affecting Fetus or Newborn
Neonatal Outcomes in Instrumental Delivery
The aim of this study is to compare the impact of instrumental delivery on newborn head mark and newborn comfort over the impact of non-instrumental delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT03337880
- Testing
- instrumental delivery
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Poitiers University Hospital
Late Onset Neonatal Sepsis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Effects of Oral Probiotic Supplementation on the Clinical Status of Very-low-birth-weight Preterm Neonates.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety of a probiotic foodstuff and its influence on emergence and development of natural intestinal flora and the clinical status of premature very low birth weight neonates.
- Conditions
- Late Onset Neonatal Sepsis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
- Trial name
- NCT02073214
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- IBSS Biomed S.A.
Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Intestinal Atresia
Pattern And Outcome Of Neonatal Gastrointestinal Emergencies In Assiut University Children Hospital
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the pattern, clinical presentation, complications, and short-term outcomes of neonates admitted with gastrointestinal emergencies to the NICU at Assiut University Children…
- Conditions
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Intestinal Atresia, Malrotation, Hirschsprung Disease
- Trial name
- NCT07526636
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Necrotizing Enterocolitis of Newborn
The Relationship Between Erythrocyte Transfusion and Nutrition and Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants
In this study; The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in fasting and dietary and mesenteric blood flow in the acute period during and after transfusion and to evaluate the necrotizing enterocolitis.
- Trial name
- NCT04083638
- Testing
- IFAB
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital
Premature Birth of Newborn, Enterocolitis, Necrotizing
A Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating if Antibiotic Use in the First 48 Hours of Life Adversely Impacts the Preterm Infant Microbiome
The purpose of this study is to determine whether antibiotics given immediately after birth alter the development of the developing preterm infant's microbiome, which may further alter overall clinical outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT02477423
- Testing
- Ampicillin, Gentamicins
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Short Bowel Syndrome, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Early Provision of Enteral Microlipid and Fish Oil to Infants With Enterostomy
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and intestinal perforation are common in premature infants. Often surgery is needed to remove the dead bowel and create an ostomy (a temporary intestinal opening on the infant's abdomen).
- Conditions
- Short Bowel Syndrome, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Small Intestine Perforation
- Trial name
- EMLFO (NCT01306838)
- Testing
- MicroLipid and fish oil, Routine care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Intestinal Perforation, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
IRT in Infants With Intestinal Perforation
This study is designed to evaluate a novel tool to aid in the diagnosis of intestinal perforation in infants who are at high risk.
- Trial name
- NCT01530828
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota