Clinical trials: NICU
Abdominal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Parent/Nurse Controlled Analgesia in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The aim of this study is to examine the safety and effectiveness of 2 morphine delivery systems for post-surgical neonates. The investigators hypothesize that this study will be feasible to conduct, and that neonates receiving…
- Trial name
- PNCA (NCT01823497)
- Testing
- Morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Intra-Abdominal Hypertension
Intra-Abdominal Hypertension in Neonatal Intensive Care Patients
The observational study is designed to determine the feasibility of performing Intra-Abdominal Pressure (IAP) via bladder pressure measurements and of tracking IAP in neonates who require bladder catheterization.
- Trial name
- NCT00747552
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Pediatric Disorder, Neonatal Disease
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Virtual Family-Centered Rounds
The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of virtual family-centered rounds in the neonatal intensive care unit on parental and neonatal outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT05762835
- Testing
- Virtual family-centered rounds (FCR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 514 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Comparative Effectiveness Study of Bubble CPAP Devices in the NICU
Multiple different devices are available to provide Bubble CPAP to preterm and newborn infants. The most significant difference between these devices is the size of the bubble produced by the exhalation limb.
- Trial name
- NCT02392806
- Testing
- Bubble CPAP- BabiPlus, Respiralogics, Bubble CPAP- B&B Bubbler, B&B Medical devices
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Marya Strand, MD
Prematurity
A Clinical Trial of A Pacifier-Activated Music Player
Neonatal intensive care unit infants are at high risk for oromotor difficulties including poor coordination of sucking swallowing and breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT01600586
- Testing
- Pacifier-Activated-Lullaby system (PAL).
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Family Relationship, Stress
Impact of Increased Parent Presence in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on Parent & Infant Outcomes
The purpose of this pilot study is to compare parent and infant outcomes and unit outcomes pre and post a planned unit-wide intervention aimed at increasing parent presence in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- Conditions
- Family Relationship, Stress, Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding
- Trial name
- NCT02901665
- Testing
- FCC intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 191 people
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Neonates
NICU-TECH RM9L-RS Probe ME Feasibility Study
Use of a new ultrasound device designed for babies to look at the catheters in veins and arteries as well as the blood vessel itself.
- Trial name
- NCT01181596
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Premature Birth of Newborn
The Developmental Effects of NICU Positioning
The purpose of this study is to investigate the developmental effects of two different types of positioning used with premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT01628510
- Testing
- Dandle Roo/Dandle Wrap, Traditional NICU Positioning
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
NICU MRI
Clinical Use of a Neonatal MRI System
The purpose of the present study is to continue clinical scanning on the NICU MRI with improved administrative processes and procedures, thereby making medically indicated, state of the art/high end MRI exams available to all…
- Trial name
- NCT03476343
- Testing
- GE OPTIMA MR430s with HDx/GE Electronics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 386 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Safety of a Customized NICU MRI System
Pilot Study: Safety of a Customized MRI System for Neonatal Imaging
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety of a customized MRI scanner and gather preliminary data on image quality in a group of 10 medically stable infants admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at…
- Trial name
- NICU MRI (NCT01522339)
- Testing
- GE OPTIMA MR430s with HDX/GE Electronics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Prematurity, Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Effect of Early L-Carnitine Supplementation on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants
Preterm infants are vulnerable to brain injury, nutritional deficiencies and poor early growth which places them at increased risk for developmental problems later in life.
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Carnitine Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01783041
- Testing
- L-carnitine, 5% Dextrose
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Plagiocephaly, Scaphocephaly
Cranial Cup Use for the Prevention of Positional Head Shape Deformity in the NICU
Many hospitalized infants can develop a flattening of the back or sides of their head. This condition develops gradually when an infant's head rests on a firm or semi-firm surface for a prolonged period of time.
- Conditions
- Plagiocephaly, Scaphocephaly, Brachycephaly
- Trial name
- NCT01218087
- Testing
- Cranial cup device and Moldable positioner, Moldable positioner device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Parental Infant Bonding, Cardio-respiratory Stability in Preterm NICU Infants
Effects of Reading to Preterm Infants on Baby and Parents' Well Being
Reading to children is believed to be beneficial to cognitive and mental development.This study will examine the response of premature Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) infants to bedside reading by measuring changes in heart…
- Trial name
- NCT02518997
- Testing
- Parental Reading Aloud
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Whole Genome Sequencing
South-seq: Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Sequencing for Newborn Nurseries in the South
2,000 infants with signs suggestive of a genetic disorder being treated at a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in which African-American and rural populations are highly represented will be enrolled.
- Trial name
- NCT03842995
- Testing
- Genetic Counselor, Trained Healthcare Provider
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 477 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Image Evaluation
Development of a MR Scanner Capable of Being Sited in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
This study investigates a novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system designed by GEHC for imaging viable neonate and infant populations.
- Trial name
- Firefly (NCT02232009)
- Testing
- 3.0 T Neonatal MRI Scanner
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Infection
Optimal Feeding Tube Dwell Time in VLBW Infants to Reduce Feeding Tube Contamination
The study team will determine whether a decreased feeding tube dwell time will reduce feeding tube contamination
- Trial name
- NCT03728608
- Testing
- Feeding tube dwell time of 48 hours, Feeding tube dwell time of 7 day
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Premature Birth of Newborn
Supporting and Enhancing NICU Sensory Experiences (SENSE)
Seventy preterm infants born less than or equal to 32 weeks gestation were put into either the sensory-based intervention (experiment) group or traditional care (control) group. Consecutive admissions at St.
- Trial name
- SENSE (NCT03316547)
- Testing
- SENSE Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Delivery Room Resuscitation
Quantitative End Tidal CO2 Monitoring in the Delivery Room (DR)
This is a trial evaluating the use of an end tidal CO2 monitor during ventilation in the delivery room. The use of the monitor is compared with clinical assessment of ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT01381068
- Testing
- End tidal CO2 monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Neil Finer
Human Milk, Neonate
Targeted Breast Milk Fortification for Very Low Birth Weight Infants in the NICU
This study evaluates the effectiveness of individualized human milk fortification for very low birth weight (<1500 g) babies in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) to optimize their growth.
- Conditions
- Human Milk, Neonate, Breast Milk
- Trial name
- NCT04025021
- Testing
- Targeted Fortification, The Miris Human Milk Analyzer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Hyperoxia, Hypoxia
NICU Oxygen Control Study
Prematurely born infants in the hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) will be included in the study. This clinical trial is a randomized crossover study to show that our automated oxygen control device performance is no…
- Trial name
- NCT04269161
- Testing
- Automatic control of inspired oxygen
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia