New study aims to spot heart trouble early in septic newborns
NCT ID NCT07572916
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will examine heart function in 80 newborns with sepsis using a special ultrasound (tissue Doppler echocardiography) and blood tests for cardiac troponin and other sepsis markers. The goal is to see if these tests can predict heart problems early. The study includes both preterm and term infants with confirmed sepsis, compared to healthy newborns.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors detect heart problems early in newborns with sepsis, potentially improving care and outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small (80 participants) and not yet recruiting, so results may not apply broadly.
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Asyut, Egypt
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