Saline enemas tested to prevent deadly gut disease in tiniest babies
NCT ID NCT03631979
First seen May 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving extremely preterm infants (born before 27 weeks) regular saline enemas could help them reach full feeding sooner and prevent necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe gut condition. The trial planned to include 200 babies, with half receiving the enemas and half getting standard care. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
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Neonatal intensiv care unit, 95F, Akademiska hospital
Uppsala, 75185, Sweden
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