Scientists probe link between baby blood transfusions and dangerous gut condition
NCT ID NCT02741648
Summary
This study aims to understand how anemia (low red blood cells) and the blood transfusions used to treat it affect oxygen levels in the digestive systems of very small preterm babies. Researchers will observe 324 infants weighing 1250 grams or less to learn why some develop a serious gut problem called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after a transfusion. They will measure gut oxygen levels and analyze leftover blood, urine, and stool samples to find clues that could lead to better prevention.
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Locations
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Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States
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Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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Northside Hospital - Neonatology
Atlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States
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