Scientists hunt for hidden triggers of deadly newborn infection

NCT ID NCT02471937

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study examined 151 mothers and their newborns to understand why some babies get a severe infection from a specific strain of Group B Strep (GBS). Researchers tested samples from the mother's vagina, breast milk, and the baby's mouth and stool. They hope to find how gut bacteria and the immune system might allow this dangerous strain to take hold.

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 could point toward ways to prevent dangerous GBS infections in newborns.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for risk factors, so it won't directly change care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

meningitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Louis Mourier

    Colombes, 92 700, France