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Scientists investigate why some preemies develop deadly gut disease

NCT ID NCT00747851

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

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is collecting and analyzing immune cells from the umbilical cord blood of premature and full-term newborns. Researchers want to understand how these cells respond to certain inflammatory signals, which may help explain why some premature babies develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious gut infection. The study will follow premature infants to see who gets NEC and what factors might be involved.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could point toward ways to predict or prevent necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants.
What could go wrong
This is an early, observational lab study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead directly to new therapies or change clinical practice.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 388 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2003

Expected to finish

Apr 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients hospitalized in the NICU who were less than or equal to 1500 grams or less than 30 weeks gestational age at birth

Ages

Up to 1 hour

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients hospitalized in the NICU who were less than or equal to 1500 grams or less than 30 weeks gestational age at birth; Term infants delivered at UUMC without complication, either via cesarean section or vaginal delivery; Cord blood isolated within first hour of life; and parents or guardians must have signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Infants with major congenital anomalies will be excluded.

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Conditions

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necrotizing enterocolitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Utah

    RECRUITING

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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