New study collects samples to unlock secrets of newborn brain injury

NCT ID NCT02260271

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is creating a database of medical information and biological samples (blood, urine, and cheek swabs) from 1,000 newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a type of brain injury caused by lack of oxygen. The goal is to measure biomarkers in the blood that could help doctors better understand and diagnose HIE in the future. No new treatments are being tested; this is purely for research.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this database could help researchers better understand HIE and develop future diagnostic tools or treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study that does not test any treatment, so it will not directly help participants. The findings may not lead to immediate medical advances.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain hypoxia - ischemia perinatal asphyxia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPOXIC-ISCHEMIC ENCEPHALOPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

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