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New study aims to stop superbugs before they start

NCT ID NCT06617260

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 1,000 mothers and their newborns in Botswana to learn how antibiotic-resistant bacteria pass from mother to child around the time of birth. Researchers will track these bacteria over time to understand how they spread. The goal is to find better ways to prevent infections in newborns.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward better ways to prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from mother to newborn.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly provide a cure or therapy. Results may take years to translate into practical prevention measures.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

1,000 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Who is studied

Pre-partum mothers will be eligible for recruitment if they have been admitted to the pre-partum ward (2F) at PMH. This includes mothers with: * Pre-term labor (24-36 weeks gestation) * Pre-eclampsia * Post-dates (\>41 weeks gestation) The rationale for recruiting these mothers is that there is a high probability of having a baby who will ultimately be admitted to the NNU

Ages

36 weeks and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Pre-partum mothers will be eligible for recruitment if they have been admitted to the pre-partum ward (2F) at PMH. This includes mothers with: * Pre-term labor (24-36 weeks gestation) * Pre-eclampsia * Post-dates (\>41 weeks gestation)- Exclusion Criteria: Mothers/babies who have been admitted for more than 96 hours will be excluded

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Drug resistance, microbial

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Princess Marina Hospital

    Gaborone, 267, Botswana

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