Can a simple arm cuff save tiny intestines? new trial hopes to find out

NCT ID NCT05279664

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tests whether a technique called remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) can be used in newborns with a serious gut disease called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). RIC involves briefly inflating a blood pressure cuff on the baby's limb to protect the gut from damage. The goal is to see if it's possible to run a larger trial, not yet to prove it works. About 78 babies will be randomly assigned to receive RIC or standard care.

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Locations

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
Mount Sinai Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center

Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 3M5, Canada
The Hospital for Sick Children

Toronto, Ontario, M5G1X8, Canada

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NECROTIZING ENTEROCOLITIS