Cord blood clues could spot preemie health threats early
NCT ID NCT07273643
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at tiny particles called extracellular vesicles in the umbilical cord blood of extremely premature babies (born before 28 weeks). Researchers want to see if these particles can help predict serious problems like brain bleeding, lung injury, or death. The goal is to find early warning signs so doctors can provide better care. The study will collect cord blood from 30 babies and analyze the particles in a lab.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All live-born infants born before 28 weeks of gestation (extremely preterm) who were hospitalized at Montpellier University Hospital during the inclusion period and had cord blood collected immediately after birth.
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Mother over 18 years old, able to speak and understand French * Newborn less than 28 weeks of gestation, born and hospitalized at Montpellier University Hospital * Umbilical cord venous blood collected immediately after birth (from the segment between the cord clamp and the placenta), with a volume of 10 ml (which can be reduced to 3 ml if collection is difficult) into an EDTA tube. * Parental non-opposition to the study obtained before sample collection Exclusion Criteria: * Stillborn infant * Handling failure: failure to collect the sample or start the first centrifugation more than 3 hours after birth * General regulatory criteria: failure to obtain parental non-opposition, lack of social security coverage, individuals under legal guardianship, or participation in another ongoing research study with an active exclusion period
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Montpellier
RECRUITINGMontpellier, France
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