New test using stomach fluid may predict breathing trouble in newborns

NCT ID NCT07344714

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether analyzing stomach fluid from newborns can predict if they will need breathing support for more than 6 hours after birth. Researchers will enroll 500 babies born at 32 weeks or later in a lower-level NICU. The goal is to see if a new algorithm can accurately identify which babies are at risk for respiratory distress syndrome and other breathing issues, helping doctors make faster decisions.

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 could lead to a simple test that helps doctors predict breathing problems in newborns earlier, potentially improving care in lower-level NICUs.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The prediction method may not be accurate enough for widespread use, and results may not apply to all newborns.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hyaline Membrane Disease meconium aspiration syndrome neonatal respiratory failure newborn respiratory distress syndrome pneumothorax respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

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    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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