Clinical trials: Low Birth Weight Infant
Prematurity
Effect of Colostrum on Mucosal Immunity in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBWs) Premature Infants
Background: Infection in preterm infants is a common, costly, and devastating problem frequently causing death or sequelae for survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT01776268
- Testing
- Oral priming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Anemia of Prematurity
Effects of Transfusion Thresholds on Neurocognitive Outcome of Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
To compare the effect of restrictive versus liberal red blood cell transfusion thresholds on long-term neurodevelopmental outcome in extremely low birth weight infants.
- Trial name
- ETTNO (NCT01393496)
- Testing
- red blood cell transfusion
- Where
- 32 sites in Denmark, Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,013 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
NIDCAP
Application of the Best Evidence of Neonatal Individualized Developmental Care Assessment Program (NIDCAP) in Very Low Birth Weight Infant (VLBWI)
In order to help THE GROWTH and development of VLBWI in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and reduce the interference of external environment to them, we summarized the best evidence of NIDCAP care, and applied the evidence to…
- Trial name
- NCT05166720
- Testing
- NIDCAP care
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
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
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Role of Probiotics for Prevention of NEC in Preterm VLBW Infants
This prospective randomized double-blind control trial is carrying out in the neonatal unit of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet between July 2012 to December 2015 with the diagnosis of preterm (<33 weeks…
- Trial name
- Probiotics (NCT02650869)
- Testing
- Probiotics, Breast milk
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sylhet M.A.G.Osmani Medical College
Breast Milk, Premature Infant
Individualized Fortification of Breast Milk
Objectives: To compare the effects of two different methods of individualized protein fortification of breast milk on the early growth of VLBW preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT03324126
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Ozgul Bulut
Kangaroo Mother Care, Preterm Infant
Kangaroo Mother Care Before Stabilisation Amongst Low Birth Weight Neonates in Africa
We will conduct an individually randomised, controlled, superiority trial with two parallel groups; an intervention arm allocated to receive KMC and a control arm receiving 'standard' care.
- Conditions
- Kangaroo Mother Care, Preterm Infant, Death; Neonatal, Hypothermia, Newborn
- Trial name
- OMWaNA (NCT02811432)
- Testing
- Kangaroo mother care, Standard care
- Where
- 4 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 2,221 people
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
VLBW - Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Feeding Study in VLBW Premature Infants
A multi-center, single-blind, randomized, controlled, parallel-designed, prospective trial to compare growth between preterm infants fed one of three study human milk fortifiers added to human milk
- Trial name
- NCT05744193
- Testing
- Exempt Infant Formula
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Mead Johnson Nutrition
Vitamin D Deficiency
Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Health of Low Birth Weight Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a weekly supplement of vitamin D to low birth weight term infants will reduce their mortality and hospital admissions and improve their immunity.
- Trial name
- DIVIDS (NCT00415402)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Delhi University
VLBW - Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Peripherel Perfusion Index to Predict Sepsis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
To explore the predictive value of peripheral perfusion index in late onset sepsis of very low birth weight infants , obtain the threshold by observing the perfusion index of very low birth-weight infants within one month after…
- Trial name
- NCT05224921
- Testing
- Not applicable (cohort study)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Pregnancy, Premature Birth
Development of a Nationally Scalable Model of Group Prenatal Care to Improve Birth Outcomes: "Expect With Me"
This study addresses the intractable challenges of adverse birth outcomes, including preterm delivery and low birthweight, by proposing the development, implementation and evaluation of a model of group prenatal care that could…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Premature Birth, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Postpartum Period
- Trial name
- NCT02169024
- Testing
- Expect With Me group prenatal care, Standard individual prenatal care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,402 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Early-Onset Sepses, Neonatal, Periventricular Haemorrhage Neonatal
Zinc Supplementation on Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Premature birth is a major cause of neonatal death in addition to neonatal asphyxia and infections. Early in life, premature babies must get aggressive nutrition so that there is no extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) in the…
- Conditions
- Early-Onset Sepses, Neonatal, Periventricular Haemorrhage Neonatal, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT04050488
- Testing
- Zinc Sulfate
- Volunteers
- 364 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia
Newborn Complication, Premature
Between Urgency and Efficiency: Assessing the Feasibility of Implementing a Protocol for the Care of Extremely Premature and Very Low Birth Weight Infants During the First Hour of Life: GOLD Study
Premature newborns are a particularly vulnerable population, especially during the first hours of life as they adapt to life outside the womb.
- Trial name
- GOLD (NCT07461623)
- Testing
- Golden Hour protocol
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Meconium Ileus
Impact of Visceral Osteopathic Treatment on Meconium Evacuation in Preterm Infants
Timing of the first and last meconium stool is critical for oral feeding tolerance and proper gastrointestinal function. The time until premature infants pass their first meconium ranges from 1 hour to 27 days (median: 43 hours).
- Trial name
- NCT02140710
- Testing
- Osteopathic treatment
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Cerebral Palsy, Infant Development
Associations Between General Movements Assessments and Cognitive Development
High risk infant is defined as infant with a negative history of environmental and biological factors, which can lead to neuromotor development problems.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Infant Development, Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Developmental Delay
- Trial name
- GMs (NCT05217056)
- Testing
- measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Low Birth Weight Infant, Enteral Nutrition
Oral Versus Intravenous Rehydration for Prevention of Dehydration in Premature Babies, During the First Days of Life.
This prospective randomised study comparing administration of a hypo-osmolar oral hydration solution with the classical hydration via IV (intravenous) infusion in premature infants of more than 32 weeks GA (gestational age) aims…
- Trial name
- SROPREMA (NCT00715000)
- Testing
- Oral rehydration therapy, classical hydration via intravenous infusion
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Osteopenia of Prematurity
The Effect of Physical Activity on Bone Mineralization and Immune System in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Studies have demonstrated that brief (5-10 min a day) passive range-of-motion exercise is beneficial for bone development in very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01042639
- Testing
- passive physical activity
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Respiratory Insufficiency of Prematurity
Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation in Premature Infants (NIPPV)
The machines and oxygen used to help very premature babies breathe can have side-effects, such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
- Trial name
- NIPPV (NCT00433212)
- Testing
- nCPAP, NIPPV
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Austria and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 1,011 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Surgical Procedures, Infant, Newborn
Neonatal Non-Invasive Hemoglobin Determination
The purpose of this study is to evaluate hemoglobin (Hgb) measurement by Masimo-developed pulse co-oximetry in pediatric patients weighing less than 3 kilograms (Kg).
- Conditions
- Surgical Procedures, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
- Trial name
- NCT01335919
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Effects of Volume Guarantee With Pressure Supported vs. Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation in VLBW Infants
Studies in preterm infants have shown that adding volume guarantee (VG) to synchronized modes of ventilation is not only feasible but also advantageous for providing more constant and desirable mechanical breath size.
- Trial name
- NCT00295230
- Testing
- PSV+VG mode versus SIMV+VG mode
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota