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New ultrasound combo may spot deadly gut disease in preemies faster

NCT ID NCT05573113

Diagnosis Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding a bowel ultrasound to the standard abdominal X-ray helps doctors diagnose necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) — a dangerous gut infection in premature babies — more accurately. Researchers enrolled 169 infants in the NICU and compared how quickly they could return to normal feeding under each imaging approach. The goal is to see if the extra ultrasound reduces unnecessary delays in care.

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 bowel ultrasound proves more accurate, it could help doctors diagnose NEC faster and reduce unnecessary treatment delays in fragile newborns.
What could go wrong
This is a completed, moderate-sized study, but ultrasound accuracy depends on operator skill, and results may not apply to all hospitals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

169 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2022

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Up to 1 year

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Admitted to the NICU at CMKC or KUMC * With clinical suspicion for NEC for which further imaging evaluation was decided by treating neonatologist Exclusion Criteria • Infants with major gastrointestinal anomalies such as gastroschisis or omphalocele that prevent BUS from being performed

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Conditions

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necrotizing enterocolitis

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Necrotizing enterocolitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Mercy Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64086, United States

  • University of Kansas Medical Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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