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Study of Normal Intestinal Development and Disease in Premature and Term Neonates
Led by Boston Children's Hospital · Updated on 2026-03-27
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
510 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Current research on early intestinal development is primarily performed in mouse models. While useful in many other ways, mouse models are not ideal for studying human intestine development as the timing of this process differs between the two species. Further, prior research has demonstrated that some proteins and pathways that are critical in human development have no clear role in mice. This study aims to improve the overall understanding of critical aspects of intestinal development in humans. In addition, this study will investigate the impact of intestinal diseases that are found in the early stages of life such as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Study of Normal Intestinal Development and Disease in Premature and Term Neonates
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Neonates or infants up to 2 years old having intestinal surgery or intestinal biopsies from esophogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) or colonoscopy.
You will not qualify if you...
- Children older than 2 years.
- Infants 0-2 years old not undergoing gastrointestinal surgery or intestinal scope with biopsy procedure.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
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Research Team
A
Amy O'Connell, MD, PhD
CONTACT
K
Kate Eident, BS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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