Clinical trials: Newborn Health
Exclusive Breastfeeding, Co-production of Health in Communities
A Mobile-health Pilot Experiment Targeting Mothers With Newborns in Rural Areas of San Juan Sacatepequez, Guatemala
The purpose of this study was to determine whether exposure to m-health platforms promoting recommended breastfeeding practices was effective in transmitting the exclusive breastfeeding message to participant mothers, and in…
- Trial name
- NCT02263118
- Testing
- Uni-directional SMS, Feature phone, Virtual communities
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Francisco Marroquín
Sepsis
Zambia Chlorhexidine Application Trial
This will be a cluster-randomized controlled trial to assess whether washing the umbilical cord with a disinfectant (4% chlorhexidine) helps to reduce neonatal deaths in Zambia when compared to the current standard of care, dry…
- Trial name
- ZamCAT (NCT01241318)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate (4%), Dry cord care
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 77,535 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Down Syndrome
An Online Health Tool About Down Syndrome: Down Syndrome Clinic to You
The investigators conducted a national two-arm, randomized controlled trial of caregivers of individuals with DS to assess the efficacy of DSC2U in assuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines.
- Trial name
- DSC2U (NCT04227197)
- Testing
- Down Syndrome Clinic to You (DSC2U)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 281 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Sickle Cell Trait
Increasing Documentation and Disclosure of Sickle Cell Trait Status: An Implementation Science Approach
The hemoglobinopathy newborn screen (NBS) performed on all neonates in the U.S. allows for early life-saving medical care for infants with sickle cell disease (SCD), an autosomal recessive genetic disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT05387564
- Testing
- SCT Documentation and Disclosure Toolkit (SCT-DD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Mental Health Issue (E.G., Depression, Psychosis, Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse), Infant Development
Maternal Adversity, Vulnerability and Neurodevelopment
Maternal Adversity Vulnerability and Neurodevelopment (MAVAN) project is a prospective community-based, pregnancy and birth cohort of Canadian mother-child dyads.
- Conditions
- Mental Health Issue (E.G., Depression, Psychosis, Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse), Infant Development, Infant Behavior
- Trial name
- MAVAN (NCT03434457)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 630 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Multiple Osteochondroma, Ollier Disease
Ready to Sail: Evaluating Sailing's Feasibility as Ergotherapy
Background Individuals with rare skeletal disorders frequently experience psychological distress, social isolation, unmet needs, and significant challenges due to limited treatment options.
- Conditions
- Multiple Osteochondroma, Ollier Disease, Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Trial name
- PaS (NCT06397443)
- Testing
- 5-day sailing activity
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Clubfoot
Outcomes of Compliance With Brace Wear in Clubfoot
It has been shown that compliance with brace wear can significantly improve the treatment outcome of idiopathic clubfoot deformities.
- Trial name
- NCT01481324
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Shriners Hospitals for Children
Infant Mortality, Preterm Birth
Antenatal Micronutrient Supplementation and Infant Survival
The purpose of this community-based randomized trial is to examine whether a daily antenatal and postnatal multiple micronutrient supplement given to women will enhance newborn and infant survival and health and other birth…
- Conditions
- Infant Mortality, Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight, Neonatal Mortality
- Trial name
- JiVitA-3 (NCT00860470)
- Testing
- Iron (27 mg) - folic acid (600 ug), Multiple micronutrient
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 44,567 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Neonatal Death, Perinatal Death
Leveraging Interactive Text Messaging to Monitor and Support Maternal Health in Kenya
Mobile health (mHealth) interventions such as interactive short message service (SMS) text messaging with healthcare workers (HCWs) have been proposed as efficient, accessible additions to traditional health care in…
- Conditions
- Neonatal Death, Perinatal Death, Depression
- Trial name
- AI-NEO (NCT05369806)
- Testing
- Interactive two-way SMS dialogue
- Where
- 2 sites in Kenya
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Dysphagia, Airway Aspiration
Mechanisms and Management of Infant Dysphagia
The purpose of the investigator's study is to evaluate the causes of feeding difficulty in infants. New treatments can be possible only if the cause is known.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Airway Aspiration, Airway Penetration
- Trial name
- NCT02583360
- Testing
- Combined testing (diagnostic VFSS + research HRM) + Parent Preferred Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Sudarshan Jadcherla
Maternal Sepsis, Neonatal Sepsis
Smart Discharges for Mom & Baby
This study aims to build a predictive algorithm that identifies mother-newborn dyads most at risk of death or complications in the 6 weeks after birth.
- Trial name
- NCT05730387
- Testing
- Observational only
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7,182 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Sickle Cell Disease
Patient-Provider Tools to Improve the Transition to Adult Care in Sickle Cell Disease
The purpose of the study is to develop patient-provider clinical support tools to improve clinical practice, patient self-management, and disease outcomes in sickle cell disease during transition to adult care.
- Trial name
- iTransition (NCT02200510)
- Testing
- Self-management intervention for Adolescents with SCD, Patient Portal Intervention for Adolescents with SCD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Severe Hereditary Factor VIII Deficiency Disease Without Inhibitor, Moderate Hereditary Factor VIII Deficiency Disease Without Inhibitor
An Observational Study to Evaluate Physical Activity, Bleeding Incidence and Health Related Quality of Life, in Participants With Haemophilia A Without Inhibitors Receiving Standard of Care Treatment
This multicenter, non-interventional, prospective study will collect information about activity status, bleeds, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), health status, and safety in participants with moderate or severe haemophilia…
- Conditions
- Severe Hereditary Factor VIII Deficiency Disease Without Inhibitor, Moderate Hereditary Factor VIII Deficiency Disease Without Inhibitor, Haemophilia A
- Trial name
- POWER (NCT04165135)
- Testing
- Standard of Care for Haemophilia A
- Where
- 17 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Sickle Cell Disease, Depression
Designing an Implementation Strategy for Delivering Routine Mental Health Screening and Treatment
African Americans living with chronic health conditions are more likely to experience depression and other mental health disorders than their healthy counterparts, and are more likely to experience severe depression than whites…
- Conditions
- Sickle Cell Disease, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT04587661
- Testing
- off-the-shelf digital CBT, adapted digital CBT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Opioid-Related Disorders, NAS
MOms in REcovery (MORE) Study: Defining Optimal Care
Northern New England has among the highest rates of opioid dependence in the U.S. This region also has among the highest rates of opioid-related deaths in the U.S., with a disproportionate high rate among pregnant women with…
- Conditions
- Opioid-Related Disorders, NAS, Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health
- Trial name
- MORE (NCT04251208)
- Testing
- Observational Study
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,510 people
- Sponsor
- Trustees of Dartmouth College
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy
READYorNot[TM] Brain-Based Disabilities Trial
The purpose of this study is to find out if there is a benefit to using the MyREADY Transition[TM] BBD App for brain-based disabilities, compared to not using it.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03852550
- Testing
- e-health application
- Where
- 9 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Down Syndrome
Promoting Health Through Parent Empowerment and the Activation of Routines (PrO-PEAR)
This study will examine the feasibility of the Promoting Health through Parent Empowerment and the Activation of Routines (Pro-PEAR) intervention using a open case-series for intervention optimization followed by a pilot RCT in…
- Trial name
- Pro-PEAR (NCT05020366)
- Testing
- Promoting Health through Parent Empowerment and the Activation of Routines, Enhanced Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Insurance Status/Stability
IMPACCT for Kids' Care
Health insurance is important for children. Public insurance programs are available to many children, but some families report being confused about how to get and keep this insurance.
- Trial name
- IMPACCT (NCT02298361)
- Testing
- Health insurance outreach IT tools
- Volunteers
- 27,251 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OCHIN, Inc.
Hypercholesterolemia, Hypercholesterolemia, Familial
Evaluating the Efficacy of Pediatric Lipid Screening Alerts
The purpose of the study is to evaluate prospectively the impact of different system alerts on the prescription of lipid panels to pediatric Geisinger patients (9-11 years old), as per the now-universal guidelines.
- Conditions
- Hypercholesterolemia, Hypercholesterolemia, Familial, Hypercholesteremia in Children, Hyperlipidemia in Children
- Trial name
- NCT04118348
- Testing
- Best Practice Alert, Health Maintenance Topic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13,340 people
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Pregnancy, Newborn Health
Study to Identify Factors Influencing Access of Pregnant Women and Their Infants to Local Healthcare Systems
This study collected information regarding the factors that might influence access of pregnant women to the local healthcare system. The main visits of the study screened \& enrollment, delivery and 90 day infant follow-up.
- Trial name
- NCT01734434
- Where
- 10 sites in Dominican Republic, Mozambique and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 3,243 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Vaccines