Status:
COMPLETED
Exposure to Plasticisers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Antwerp
Collaborating Sponsors:
Research Foundation Flanders
Universiteit Antwerpen
Conditions:
Preterm Birth
Premature Birth
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 3 years
Brief Summary
Neonatal intensive care relies on indwelling plastic medical devices fundamental in respiratory support, intravenous catheterization, and nutrition. While being in a critical developmental period, con...
Detailed Description
RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS: Leaching of plasticizers (DEHP and APs) from indwelling medical devices used in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may expose premature neonates to these chemicals and their ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Preterm NICU neonates: Gestational Age \< 31 weeks and/or birth weight \< 1500 gram
- Healthy controls: term neonates
Exclusion
- Major congenital abnormalities
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 2 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
132 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05404815
Start Date
June 2 2020
End Date
December 30 2023
Last Update
August 19 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Antwerp University Hospital - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium, 2650