Clinical trials: Prematurity; Extreme
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Multi-dose Pharmacokinetics and Dose Ranging of Inositol in Premature Infants (INS-2)
This pilot study is 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 repeated doses of…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- INS-2 (NCT01030575)
- Testing
- Inositol lower volume, Inositol mid-level volume, Inositol high volume
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Premature Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight
Time to Accurate Heart Rate on Neonatal Outcomes
The goal of this trial is to compare the time to first heart rate displayed for iRes Warmer with ResusView and using iRes Warmer without ResusView when used in the resuscitation (e.g.
- Conditions
- Premature Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight, Extreme Prematurity
- Trial name
- GE-EKG (NCT04587934)
- Testing
- iRes Warmer with ResusView, iRes Warmer without ResusView
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Sharp HealthCare
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
Pulmonary Hypertension, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Pulmonary Hypertension and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) is an effective treatment for pulmonary hypertension (PH) in term and near-term infants. Preterm infants are at risk for early PH that is associated with high risk for bronchopulmonary dysplasia or…
- Trial name
- NCT03576885
- Testing
- inhaled nitric oxide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth
Preterm Birth, Extreme Prematurity
Sustained Aeration of Infant Lungs Trial
This study is a 2-arm randomized, controlled, multi-center clinical trial to determine which of two strategies at birth are best to optimally aerate the lung of preterm infants.
- Trial name
- SAIL (NCT02139800)
- Testing
- Sustained Inflation, Standard of Care
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 460 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
Physiological Changes With High-Flow Nasal Cannula
To measure changes in physiologic parameters in extremely low birthweight (ELBW) infants on high-flow nasal cannula compared to nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP).
- Trial name
- NCT03700606
- Testing
- High flow nasal cannula, Nasal CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Sharp HealthCare
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Respiratory Distress Syndrome
The Budesonide in Babies (BiB) Trial
This is a Phase 3, randomized, masked, active-controlled, multicenter trial designed to determine whether early intratracheal administration of a combination of budesonide with surfactant, as compared to surfactant alone, will…
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Prematurity; Extreme, Neonatal
- Trial name
- BiB (NCT04545866)
- Testing
- budesonide (Pulmicort nebulizing suspension)., surfactant (poractant alfa;Curosurf)
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 642 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
STP206 for the Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
This study is a sequential dose escalation study to assess the safety, tolerability, and preliminary NEC-preventative efficacy of two doses of STP206 versus control in very low birth weight and extremely low birth weight neonates.
- Trial name
- NCT01954017
- Testing
- STP206, Control
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
Parent-Child Relations, Parents
Therapist Education and Massage for Parent Infant-Outcomes
The Therapist Education and Massage for Parent-Infant Outcomes program is evidence-based and includes infant massage, physical therapy interventions including developmental support and play activities to promote infant…
- Conditions
- Parent-Child Relations, Parents, Extreme Prematurity
- Trial name
- TEMPO (NCT04121897)
- Testing
- Therapist Education and Massage for Parents of Extremely Preterm Infants
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Small for Gestational Age
Donor Milk vs. Formula in Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Infants
The Milk Trial seeks to determine the effect on neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 22-26 months of donor human milk as compared to preterm infant formula as the in-hospital diet for infants whose mothers choose not to provide…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight
- Trial name
- NCT01534481
- Testing
- Donor Milk, Preterm Formula
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 483 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Premature, Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels
PUFA Supplementation in Premature Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine if buccal administration of a concentrated formulation of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) can help to maintain docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels in extremely low birth…
- Trial name
- NCT01955044
- Testing
- LCPUFA supplement
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Endeavor Health
Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborn, Premature Infant
Oropharyngeal Administration of Colostrum to Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns
Colostrum is rich in cytokines and other immune agents that may provide immunomodulatory protection against nosocomial infection in extremely premature infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01536093
- Testing
- oropharyngeal administration of own mother's colostrum, oropharyngeal administration of sterile water
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Caffeine
Early Versus Routine Caffeine Administration in Extremely Preterm Neonates
Premature infants are at risk of having pauses in breathing, or apneas, due to their immaturity. Premature infants are routinely given caffeine, a respiratory stimulant, on the first day of life to prevent apneas.
- Trial name
- EARLYCAFFEINE (NCT01783561)
- Testing
- Caffeine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Sharp HealthCare
Extreme Prematurity
Preterm Erythropoietin Neuroprotection Trial (PENUT Trial)
Recombinant human erythropoietin (Epo) is a promising novel neuroprotective agent. Epo decreases neuronal programmed cell death resulting from brain injury; it has anti-inflammatory effects, increases neurogenesis, and protects…
- Trial name
- PENUT (NCT01378273)
- Testing
- Epo, Control
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 941 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Hypertriglyceridemia, Hyperglycemia
Intravenous Fat Emulsions and Premature Infants
The purpose of this study is to study the tolerances of Extremely Low Birthweight Infants who are born at less than 750 grams who are started at a higher infusion rate of intravenous lipid emulsions (2 gm/kg/day).
- Trial name
- NCT01096446
- Testing
- Intravenous Fat Emulsions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- OSF Healthcare System
Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Other Preterm Infants
Surfactant Positive Airway Pressure and Pulse Oximetry Trial
This study compared the use of continuous positive airway pressure initiated at birth with the early administration of surfactant administered through a tube in the windpipe within 1 hour of birth for premature infants born at 24…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Other Preterm Infants, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- SUPPORT (NCT00233324)
- Testing
- Surfactant, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Supplemental oxygen with target saturation of 85 to 89%
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,316 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Prematurity; Extreme
Use of NIRS in Preterm Population Born at Altitude
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), is a technology that can provide continuous, non-invasive monitoring of oxygenation in tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT04639583
- Testing
- Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) utilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Laparotomy vs. Drainage for Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis
This study will compare the effectiveness of two surgical procedures -laparotomy versus drainage - commonly used to treat necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or isolated intestinal perforations (IP) in extremely low birth weight…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- NEST (NCT01029353)
- Testing
- Laparotomy, Drainage
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 529 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Extreme Immaturity
Sodium Supplementation and Growth in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Adequate growth during the neonatal period is critical for optimal long term outcomes. Despite maximal calorie intake, sixty percent of very low birth weight infants still fail to thrive suggesting that factors other than total…
- Trial name
- SSALT (NCT01795638)
- Testing
- Sodium chloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
Steroids and Surfactant in Extremely Low Gestation Age Infants Dose Escalation Trial
This is a phase I/II open-label study to determine the lowest, safe, effective dose of budesonide given with calfactant as the vehicle.
- Trial name
- SASSIE (NCT02907593)
- Testing
- Budesonide in Calfactant
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Cynthia McEvoy