Status:
COMPLETED
Predictors of Sepsis in Ex-Preterm Infants
Lead Sponsor:
Boston Children's Hospital
Conditions:
Sepsis
Premature Birth
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 2 years
Brief Summary
The aims of this study are to: * Assess whether ex-preterm infants have a persistently immature immune system, which may decrease their ability to respond to infections, when they reach term-correcte...
Detailed Description
Preterm infants have increased numbers of viral infections in childhood. They are also more likely to die from infection during the neonatal and infant periods than infants born at term. While studies...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria Ex-Preterm Infant Group:
- Infants born less than 37 weeks gestational age
- Exclusion Criteria for Ex-Preterm Infant Group:
- Infants born greater than 37 weeks gestational age
- Inclusion Criteria for Term Infant Group:
- Infants born greater than 37 weeks gestational age
- Exclusion Criteria for Term Infant Group:
- Infants born less than 37 weeks gestational age
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 18 2019
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03433846
Start Date
April 18 2019
End Date
May 1 2022
Last Update
May 20 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115