Probiotic trial aims to stop deadly gut infection in preemies

NCT ID NCT07233382

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving probiotics (good bacteria) to preterm babies born before 35 weeks can prevent necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious gut infection. 196 newborns will receive either probiotics or a placebo. The main goal is to see if fewer babies in the probiotic group develop NEC.

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