Listeria in newborns: does it cause lasting brain damage?
NCT ID NCT02580812
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a listeria infection around the time of birth can lead to long-term thinking or behavior problems in children. Researchers will compare 53 children who had the infection with a control group using standard tests. The goal is to understand the role of the infection itself versus other factors like prematurity.
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 study could help doctors understand the long-term brain effects of listeria infection in newborns and improve follow-up care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 53 children, so results may not apply to everyone. It cannot prove cause and effect.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades
Paris, 75015, France