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Characterization of Extracellular Vesicles From the Cord Blood of Extremely Preterm New Borns and Their Correlation With Severe Morbidity and Mortality

Recruitingn/aAges 0 Days - 3 MonthsAllUniversity Hospital, Montpellier
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study aims to understand the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in extremely premature infants, those born before 28 weeks of gestation. EVs are tiny particles released by cells that carry important information about the body's condition. In extremely premature infants, blood vessels may not function properly, leading to serious health problems such as bleeding in the brain, lung injury, or severe infections. Researchers believe that analyzing EVs in the umbilical cord blood of these infants may help predict which babies are at higher risk of developing these complications. By studying the size, number, and type of EVs, the team hopes to identify early markers that can guide doctors in providing better care. The study will collect cord blood from 30 eligible infants born at the CHU of Montpellier. Blood samples will be processed to isolate platelet-poor plasma, which contains EV

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Mother over 18 years old, able to speak and understand French * Newborn less than 28 weeks of gestation, born and hospitalized at Montpellier University Hospital * Umbilical cord venous blood collected immediately after birth (from the segment between the cord clamp and the placenta), with a volume of 10 ml (which can be reduced to 3 ml if collection is difficult) into an EDTA tube. * Parental non-opposition to the study obtained before sample collection Exclusion Criteria: * Stillborn infant * Handling failure: failure to collect the sample or start the first centrifugation more than 3 hours after birth * General regulatory criteria: failure to obtain parental non-opposition, lack of social security coverage, individuals under legal guardianship, or participation in another ongoing research study with an active exclusion period
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What it tests

  • Venous Cord blood sample
  • Arterial cord blood sample
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Where

1 site
CHU de Montpellier
Montpellier, France
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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