Could a Parent's nose bacteria protect newborns from infection?
NCT ID NCT06283355
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving a newborn a nasal microbiome transplant from their parent can increase the diversity of bacteria in the baby's nose. The goal is to see if this can help prevent infections like those caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The study involves 175 premature babies in the NICU and their parents.
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Johns Hopkins University
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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