Clinical trials: Induction of Labor
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Cellular Therapy for Extreme Preterm Infants at Risk of Developing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common and chronic lung disease that occurs in preterm infants following ventilator and oxygen therapy and is associated with long-term health consequences.
- Trial name
- NCT04255147
- Testing
- Allogeneic Umbilical Cord Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity, Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
PAL to Improve Oral Feeding for Infants With Chronic Lung Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the Pacifier Activated Lullaby (PAL) intervention on the transition to oral feeding for preterm infants with chronic lung disease and respiratory distress syndrome that…
- Conditions
- Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity, Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Preterm Birth
- Trial name
- NCT05446389
- Testing
- Pacifier Activated Lullaby ®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
BPD - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, VLBW - Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Duodenal Feeds in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Premature infants have high rates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) due to prematurity of the participants' lungs and the need for prolonged respiratory support.
- Conditions
- BPD - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, VLBW - Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Feeding Disorder Neonatal, Feeding; Difficult, Newborn
- Trial name
- NCT04246333
- Testing
- Mode of Delivery of Feeds
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Myopia
Study of Atropine Sulfate Eye Drops(0.01%) in Treating Near-work-induced Transient Myopia in Children
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of atropine sulfate eye drops (0.01%) in treating transient myopia induced by near work tasks (NITM) in…
- Trial name
- NCT06697522
- Testing
- Atropine Sulfate
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Ocumension Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd
Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Preterm Infant
Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Acetaminophen in Preterm Infants Used in Combination With Ibuprofen for Closure of the Ductus Arteriosus
The purpose of the present study is to determine whether treatment of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus with a combined therapy of intravenous Ibuprofen and oral acetaminophen has higher success rate in closing…
- Conditions
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Preterm Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT03701074
- Testing
- Ibuprofen and acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Alabama
Pregnancy, Labor, Induced
Labor Induction With Oral Versus Vaginal Misoprostol
This study will compare vaginal and oral misoprostol, to determine whether a vaginal misoprostol regimen achieves a higher vaginal delivery rate in a real-world, high-volume setting, and whether this regimen reduces time and…
- Trial name
- NCT04755218
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,546 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Induction of Labor
Comparison of Two Protocols of Misoprostol (PGE1) and the Rate of Cesarean Section Due to Failed Induction.
To compare two protocols of misoprostol use for cervical ripening: 3 doses (25 ug vaginal each) or up to six doses, every six hours, until an adequate cervical condititon was achieved (BIshop score > 6).
- Trial name
- NCT03489798
- Testing
- 6 misoprostol, 3 misoprostol
- Where
- Panama
- Volunteers
- 310 people
- Sponsor
- Saint Thomas Hospital, Panama
Postpartum Hemorrhage
In Vitro Optimization of Oxytocin-induced Myometrial Contractility by Propranolol
The rates of cesarean deliveries (CD) and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) are on the rise, with failed induction and augmentation of labor as major contributing factors.
- Trial name
- NCT03434444
- Testing
- Oxytocin, Propranolol
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Duration of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Pulmonary Function Testing in Preterm Infants
The primary aim of this study is to quantify and compare changes in lung volumes (as measured by functional residual capacity) in premature infants stable on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and then randomized to two…
- Trial name
- NCT02249143
- Testing
- CPAP and room air
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Single-Dose Intravenous Inositol Pharmacokinetics in Preterm Infants
This pilot study was a randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial to measure changes in blood and urine levels of inositol in premature infants at high risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) following a single intravenous…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- INS-1 (NCT00349726)
- Testing
- Inositol lower volume, Inositol higher volume
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes
Intravenous Papaverine for Term Prelabor Rupture of Membranes
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluates whether intravenous papaverine, administered as an adjunct to oxytocin, shortens the time to delivery in women with term premature rupture of membranes (PROM).
- Trial name
- NCT07826533
- Testing
- Papaverine
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Wolfson Medical Center
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Small for Gestational Age
Hydrocortisone for BPD
The Hydrocortisone and Extubation study will test the safety and efficacy of a 10 day course of hydrocortisone for infants who are less than 30 weeks estimated gestational age and who are intubated at 14-28 days of life.
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- NCT01353313
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Labor Onset and Length Abnormalities
Misoprostol Versus Oxytocin for Induction of Labour in Parturients With Spontaneous Rupture of Fetal Membranes at Term
Intravenous oxytocin titration has a prime position as a choice agent for induction of labour following term PROM as it has been shown to be efficacious for such purpose.
- Trial name
- NCT06343480
- Testing
- Labour Induction
- Where
- 2 sites in Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Respiratory Tract Infections
Long-term Safety and Efficacy Follow-up Study of PNEUMOSTEM® in Patients Who Completed PNEUMOSTEM® Phase-I Study
This is a 5-year long-term follow-up study of open label, single-center, phase I clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PNEUMOSTEM® in premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Respiratory Tract Infections, Premature Birth of Newborn
- Trial name
- NCT02023788
- Testing
- PNEUMOSTEM
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Medipost Co Ltd.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Course and Hospital Outcome of Infants With BPD Treated Using Inhaled Nitric Oxide
This is a chart review study of neonates admitted to Primary Children's Medical Center or University of Utah NICU who had or developed a diagnosis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and were treated for this condition with…
- Trial name
- NCT00757146
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Labor Onset and Length Abnormalities, First Birth
Use of Cinnamomum Verum for Induction of Labor. Double Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
The purpose of the research protocol is to evaluate the effectiveness of Cinnamomum verum extract for the initiation of labor. Cinnamaldehyde ((E)-3-Phenylprop-2-enal) is an α, β unsaturated aromatic aldehyde, derived from…
- Trial name
- CINNALAB (NCT06164613)
- Testing
- Cinnamomum Verum oil extract
- Where
- Honduras
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras
Maternal Death, Neonatal Death
Evaluating the Effects of SMS Text Messaging Support System Among Frontline Health Workers in Ghana
Introduction Maternal and neonatal mortality continue to be to be prominent public health issues in sub Saharan Africa including Ghana, with slow progress made towards attainment of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) 4 \& 5.
- Conditions
- Maternal Death, Neonatal Death, Postpartum Haemorrhage, Pre-eclampsia
- Trial name
- Accelerate (NCT02468310)
- Testing
- Maternal and neonatal emergency protocols
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 65,831 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hannah Brown Amoakoh
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Prematurity
Oral Vitamin A Supplementation for Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Infants
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains a major complication of very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants. Vitamin A is essential for lung development and epithelial integrity, and deficiency has been associated with an…
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Prematurity, Very Low Birth Weight
- Trial name
- VITA-BPD (NCT07577180)
- Testing
- Vitamin A
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- Erhan Calisici
Pregnancy, Eclampsia
A Cluster-Randomized Trial of Ultrasound Use to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Low Income Country Settings
In many low-income countries, the use of ultrasound by medical officers and non-physician health care staff (e.g., midwives) for antenatal identification of high risk pregnancies is a new intervention requiring authoritative…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Eclampsia, Placenta Previa, Stillbirth
- Trial name
- NCT01990625
- Testing
- Antenatal Ultrasound Scan
- Where
- 5 sites in Guatemala, Kenya and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 45,038 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Global Network for Women's and Children's Health
Periodontal Diseases, Premature Birth
Prevention of Pre-Term Birth by Treatment of Periodontal Disease
The aim of the study is to investigate, in an Australian population of pregnant women, whether the treatment of periodontal disease during pregnancy prevents pre-term birth and other complications of pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Periodontal Diseases, Premature Birth, Pre-Eclampsia
- Trial name
- NCT00133926
- Testing
- Treatment of periodontal disease
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 1,094 people
- Sponsor
- King Edward Memorial Hospital