New drug aims to help tiniest babies absorb nutrients safely
NCT ID NCT05904626
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a drug called ELGN-2112 in 60 very premature infants (born before 26 weeks) and growth-restricted infants (born 26-32 weeks). The goal is to see if the drug is safe compared to a placebo. If it works, it could help these fragile babies absorb nutrients better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ELGN-2112
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a safe treatment to help preterm and growth-restricted infants absorb nutrients better.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 2 safety study with only 60 infants, so it may not show clear benefit. The drug could still have side effects not yet seen.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
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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1 day to 5 days
- 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: * Male or female preterm infant born less than 26 weeks GA or Intra-Uterine Growth Restricted infants born between 26+0 to 31+6 GA. * Birth weight ≥ 450g * Singleton or twin birth Exclusion Criteria: N/A
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Laniado Hospital
RECRUITINGNetanya, Israel
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