New Light-Based test aims to catch deadly newborn gut disease early

NCT ID NCT01833000

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether measuring oxygen levels in the brain and gut using a light-based device (NIRS) could help doctors diagnose necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) earlier in newborns with symptoms like bloody stool or a swollen belly. The study planned to include 45 newborns under 28 days old. However, the study was stopped early, so results are limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage necrotizing enterocolitis

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital of Montpellier

    Montpellier, 34295, France