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New Light-Based test aims to catch deadly newborn gut disease early
NCT ID NCT01833000
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether measuring oxygen levels in the brain and gut using a light-based device (NIRS) could help doctors diagnose necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) earlier in newborns with symptoms like bloody stool or a swollen belly. The study planned to include 45 newborns under 28 days old. However, the study was stopped early, so results are limited.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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45 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2013
- Finished
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Mar 2016
- 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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Up to 28 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: * less than 28 days neonates hospitalised in neonatology care unit presenting rectal bledding and/or abdominal distension * signed authorization by the parents (consent form) Exclusion Criteria: * \- cutaneous lesions in the regions of monitoring * emergency for NEC
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital of Montpellier
Montpellier, 34295, France