Gut Bacteria and Brain of the Baby

Launched by RENNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Jun 11, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Gut Bacteria and Brain of the Baby," is studying how the gut bacteria of premature babies may affect their brain development. The researchers want to understand how these tiny bacteria, which live in the intestines, might influence health outcomes as the baby grows. The study will involve 100 babies who were born moderately premature, specifically between 30 and 32 weeks of pregnancy. These babies will be followed by pediatricians until they reach 2 years old, allowing the researchers to gather important information over time.

To be eligible for this study, babies must be born at the Rennes Hospital or transferred there within the first day of life. Parents must agree in writing to let their baby participate, and the mother should have a social security system for support. It's important to note that babies with certain health issues, like genetic diseases or major digestive defects, cannot take part in the study. If your baby qualifies, you can expect regular check-ups and support from the medical team as they monitor your child's growth and development. This trial aims to better understand the health of premature infants and could help improve care for them in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Preterms born at gestational age of 30-326/7 weeks of amenorrhea
• • Preterms born in Rennes hospital or preterms born in another hospital but moved to Rennes hospital during the first 24 h of postnatal life
• • Parents or holder of the parental authority who give in writing their free, prior and informed consent for recruitment of their baby who has a social security system
• • Mother of the baby who gives in writing her free, prior and informed consent to be involved in the present study
• • Mother of the baby who has a social security system
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Preterms born with a genetic disease
• • Preterms born with a digestive defect
• • Uncompetent parents under the protection of guardianship or tutelage services