Clinical trials: Necrotising Enterocolitis
Infectious Diseases
Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis of Premature Newborns Under Less Than 1500 g Using Probiotics
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis and its effect over the secreting immunoglobulin A in the feces with the use of probiotics of the strain Lactobacillus acidophilus boucardii vs.
- Trial name
- (PEPP) (NCT02245815)
- Testing
- use probiotics boucardii, use probiotics Multi-species
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
Time for Achievement of Full Feeds
Early Versus Late Initiation of Feeding in Preterm Newborns With Prenatal AREDF in Umbilical Artery
This research is being conducted in preterm newborns with 'in utero' growth restriction due to inadequate blood flow from the mother to the baby.
- Trial name
- AREDF (NCT01759615)
- Testing
- Early Enteral feeding, Late enteral feeding
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Lady Hardinge Medical College
Prematurity Complications
Gut Permeability and Microbiome in Preterm Infants
NEC, a life-threatening, GI emergency characterized by increased IP, affects approximately 7 to 10% of preterm neonates, and typically occurs within 7 to 14 days of birth with mortality as high as 30-50%.
- Trial name
- NCT07667049
- Testing
- measurement of intestinal permeability
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Microbial Colonization, Extreme Prematurity
NICU Antibiotics and Outcomes Trial
The goal of the NANO trial is to study the longstanding clinical practice of empirically administering intravenous antibiotics to extremely low birthweight (ELBW) infants in the first days of life.
- Conditions
- Microbial Colonization, Extreme Prematurity, Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis, Late-Onset Neonatal Sepsis
- Trial name
- NANO (NCT03997266)
- Testing
- Ampicillin, Gentamycin, Normal saline
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 359 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Morowitz
Prematurity, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Formation in Newborn Infants at Risk for Inflammatory Syndromes
The purpose of this study is to characterize the time to maturation of neutrophil extracellular trap(NET) formation capability in polymorphonuclear leukocytes(PMNs) isolated from newborn premature and term infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01106209
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Necrotizing Enterocolitis of Newborn, Bowel Ischemic
CEUS Evaluation of Bowel Perfusion in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
There is no bedside imaging technique that can quantify dynamic bowel perfusion with high soft tissue contrast and sensitivity in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
- Trial name
- NCT03549507
- Testing
- Sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Intra-abdominal Infection
Pharmacokinetic (PK) and Safety Study of Meropenem in Young Infants With Intra-abdominal Infections
Meropenem is an antibiotic that is commonly used to treat serious infections. Although it is used in premature and young infants, the correct dose is not known.
- Trial name
- NCT00621192
- Testing
- meropenem
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- The Emmes Company, LLC
Infectious Diseases
Severe Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Newborns <1500g Using Probiotics
The purpose of this study is to know the effects of probiotics on the incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants less than 1500 g.
- Trial name
- EPP (NCT02226263)
- Testing
- probiotics Lactobacillus acidophilus boucardii
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
Nosocomial Infection, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Effect of Oral Probiotic Supplementation on The Rate of Hospital Acquired Infection and Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Very Low Birth Weight Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether oral probiotic supplementation could reduce the incidence of nosocomial infections in preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01340469
- Testing
- probiotics
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Enterocolitis, Necrotizing
Do Probiotics Reduce The Risk Of Severe Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) In Infants Born Before 32 Weeks Gestation?
Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in very preterm infants. This study aims to determine whether NEC rates are different between infants who receive probiotics versus infants…
- Trial name
- NCT06422988
- Testing
- Probiotics
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 48,000 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Feeding Intolerance, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Enteral Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor and Erythropoietin Early in Life Increases Feeding Tolerance in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial
With preterm birth, the ingestion of amniotic fluid containing enterocyte trophic factors ceases abruptly. This likely predisposes them to villous atrophy feeding intolerance and necrotizing enterocolitis(NEC) once feedings are…
- Trial name
- NCT01441427
- Testing
- recombinant human G-CSF, and rhEPO, rh G-CSF, rh EPO
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
The Impact of Different Feeding Strategies During Packed Red Cell Transfusion on Intestinal Oxygenation
This study aims to compare the differences between three different feeding regimens on intestinal oxygenation during packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion in premature babies.
- Trial name
- NCT02733718
- Testing
- NIRS (near-infrared spectroscopy)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara 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
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
SMA Flow Patterns in Neonatal Transfusion
This study aims to measure the changes induced by packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion in the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) flow velocity and intestinal oxygenation indices in premature neonates.
- Trial name
- SPARTAN (NCT02347475)
- Testing
- Observational Study
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Necrotising Enterocolitis Neonatal, Nutrition Disorder, Child
Long-term Nutritional Impact of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Premature Newborns.
With premature newborn increase survival, the risk of serious neonatal morbidity, such as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), also increased.
- Conditions
- Necrotising Enterocolitis Neonatal, Nutrition Disorder, Child, Oral Disorders
- Trial name
- PremGrowth (NCT07490834)
- Testing
- Observation of related perinatal and postnatal factors
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
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
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Effect of Pentoxifylline Versus Probiotic on Preterm Neonates With Necrotizing Enterocolitis
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of pentoxifylline versus probiotics supplementation as adjuvant therapy for preterm neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis.
- Trial name
- NCT06422000
- Testing
- Pentoxifylline, Probiotic Formula
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
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.
Congenital Heart Disease
Calprotectin and Gut Disease Study
Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious gut disease that can develop in infants born with cardiac defects. It causes inflammation and injury to the gut mucosa and may be life-threatening.1 The aetiology of NEC in cardiac…
- Trial name
- SAFE NEC (NCT07112794)
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Preterm Infant, Feeding Intolerance
Effect of Melatonin on Feeding Intolerance and Incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants
Assesses the efficacy of melatonin in treatment of feeding intolerance in preterm infants, the time needed to reach full enteral intake, the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis and measures the level of tumor necrosis…
- Conditions
- Preterm Infant, Feeding Intolerance, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Trial name
- NCT04304807
- Testing
- Melatonin 20 mg, Traditional antibiotic treatment
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University