Point-of-Care Test for Early Infection Signs in Preterm Babies

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective, observational pilot evaluates a point-of-care device that measures inflammatory biomarkers in preterm neonates with suspected infection. It compares cord blood IL-6 and PCT, as well as heel-prick CRP, between the point-of-care measurements and conventional laboratory assays. The goal is to determine agreement between methods and to explore whether early IL-6, PCT, and combined MxA/CRP testing can distinguish bacterial from viral infections. The study does not alter standard clinical care. Enrollment targets preterm neonates (<37 weeks) admitted to the Graz NICU with parental consent obtained before birth.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Preterm neonates born at \<37+0 weeks of gestation who are admitted to the Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of Graz after birth.
* Written parental informed consent before birth.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Term and preterm neonates who are not admitted to the neonatal care unit.
* No point-of-care measurement of IL-6 and PCT in neonatal blood for infants who do not require blood gas analysis within the first 12 hours of life.

Where it's running

• Medical University Graz
  Graz, Styria, Austria Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Nariae Baik-Schneditz, MD,PhD
• Email: nariae.baik@medunigraz.at
• Phone: +436644655371

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.