Tiny bladders, big clues: study seeks best way to measure pressure in newborns
NCT ID NCT01296724
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how to accurately measure pressure inside the bladder of newborns in intensive care. Doctors need to know the right amount of fluid to use for reliable readings, especially in very small babies. The goal is to improve early detection of abdominal compartment syndrome, a serious condition where pressure builds up in the belly and can damage organs. Researchers will test different fluid volumes in babies with and without digestive problems to find the best method.
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 establish a standard method for measuring abdominal pressure in newborns, helping doctors detect dangerous abdominal compartment syndrome earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study focused on measurement technique, not treatment. Results may not apply to all newborns or lead directly to improved outcomes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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54 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Feb 2011
- Finished
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Jul 2013
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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0 days to 3 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Preterm or term newborn admitted in paediatric intensive care unit * With an urethral catheter * Consent signed by parents Exclusion Criteria: * Weight \> 4.5 kg * Urinary tract or bladder pathology
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rennes University Hospital
Rennes, Brittany Region, 35203, France
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