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Necrotizing Enterocolitis

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15 US clinical trials · 3 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 450 participants

Early Predictors of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Neonates

Nationwide Children's Hospital

NCT03210831

RECRUITING NA 200 participants

Early Routine vs. Selective Human Milk Fortification in Extremely Preterm Infants

Crouse Hospital

NCT04284280

RECRUITING Phase 1 36 participants

Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Preliminary Efficacy of ST266 in Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Noveome Biotherapeutics, formerly Stemnion

NCT06315738

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 2,158 participants

IBP-9414 for the Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis - The Connection Study

Infant Bacterial Therapeutics

NCT03978000

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 324 participants

RBC Irradiation, Anemia and Gut Injury

Emory University

NCT02741648

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 300 participants

A Cohort Study of the Intestinal Microbiota of Premature Infants

University of California, Davis

NCT03717584

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 78 participants

RIC-NEC Randomized Controlled Trial

The Hospital for Sick Children

NCT05279664

COMPLETED Phase 2 202 participants

Early Treatment Versus Delayed Conservative Treatment of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus

University of California, San Francis

NCT01958320

COMPLETED Phase 1 200 participants

Pharmacokinetic (PK) and Safety Study of Meropenem in Young Infants With Intra-abdominal Infections

The Emmes Company

NCT00621192

COMPLETED NA 130 participants

Comparison of Two Surgical Treatments for Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Human Infants

Yale University

NCT00252681

COMPLETED Phase 2 120 participants

IBP-9414 for the Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Infant Bacterial Therapeutics

NCT02472769

COMPLETED 64 participants

Splanchnic and Renal Tissue Oxygenation During Enteral Feedings in Neonates With Patent Ductus Arteriosus

University of Utah

NCT03551600

COMPLETED 52 participants

Splanchnic Tissue Oxygenation During Enteral Feedings in Anemic Premature Infants at Risk for Necrotizing Enterocolitis

University of Utah

NCT01735578

COMPLETED Early Phase 1 40 participants

Early Provision of Enteral Microlipid and Fish Oil to Infants With Enterostomy

Wake Forest University

NCT01306838

COMPLETED NA 29 participants

Collaborative Research Group for Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT00828451

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 3
Phase 2 3
Phase 3 1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Necrotizing Enterocolitis Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 15 US studies indexed under Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and 3 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 20% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Necrotizing Enterocolitis shows 1 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 6 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Necrotizing Enterocolitis is led by Infant Bacterial Therapeutics with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 15 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Necrotizing Enterocolitis?

PlainTrial tracks 15 US clinical trials for Necrotizing Enterocolitis, of which 3 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Is this data current?

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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