Gene test for newborns could spot hidden diseases
NCT ID NCT05476640
First seen Jun 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether adding a targeted gene test to standard newborn screening could better detect diseases in babies. Researchers tested over 3,300 newborns using both methods and compared the results. The goal was to see if the genetic approach could find conditions that routine screening might miss.
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Locations
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Shanghai Children's hospital
Shanghai, 200062, China
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that genetic testing at birth helps catch more diseases early, potentially improving long-term health outcomes.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early, so results are limited. Genetic screening may also find uncertain or harmless variants, causing unnecessary worry.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.