Hair test for newborns could reveal hidden drug exposure
NCT ID NCT03630575
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study planned to test newborn babies' hair for traces of drugs their mothers took during pregnancy. Hair can show drug exposure over months, unlike blood or urine tests. The goal was to better understand how these substances get into babies' hair. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Archet 2 - Service de Gynécologie - Obstétrique - Reproduction
Nice, 06200, France
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