Clinical trials: Preterm, Infant
Preterm Infants
Protocol-driven Nutrition in Preterm Infants
The project is a national, prospective, multicenter, interventional pilot project focused on protocol-driven nutrition in preterm infants in the Czech republic.
- Trial name
- NCT07364500
- Testing
- Nutrition plan supported by advanced clinical nutrition software
- Where
- 5 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic
Very Preterm Infant, Very Low Birthweight
LIFT-UP: Randomized Controlled Trial of Fortification of Human Milk
The goal of the LIFT-UP randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy of feeding routinely and fortified human milk using a standardized clinical protocol to very low birthweight (VLBW) or very preterm (VPT) infants in…
- Trial name
- LIFT-UP RCT (NCT06765863)
- Testing
- Human Milk Fortifier, Volume targets
- Where
- 4 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 776 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Neonatal Prematurity, Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants
Relation Between Prostaglandin E2 Metabolite Levels and the Development of Hemodynamically Significant Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Neonates
prospective observational cohort study to explore the relationship between PGE2 metabolite levels and the development of hemodynamically significant PDA in preterm neonates.
- Conditions
- Neonatal Prematurity, Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants, Prostaglandins
- Trial name
- NCT07338370
- Testing
- Ibuprofen (Brufen®)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
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
Preterm Infant Development, Preterm Infant Health
Pilot Study: Effects of CCP Intervention on NICU Environment and Preterm Infants Development
Close Collaboration with Parents intervention is an evidence-based educational intervention for the entire multi-professional staff of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
- Trial name
- NCT07306000
- Testing
- Close Collaboration with Parents training
- Where
- 3 sites in Japan, South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Neonates and Preterm Infants, Neonates or Premature Babies
Prospective Study of the Feasibility of Brain Connectivity Imaging by Functional Ultrasound Imaging (fUS) in Newborn Infant
Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) affect how the brain develops and can lead to lifelong difficulties with movement, learning, behavior, and thinking.
- Trial name
- CONEXUS (NCT06940713)
- Testing
- Imaging Time
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
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
Infant, Preterm, Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal)
Pulmonary Volume Changes During Synchonized Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Current evidence suggests that noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) is more effective than continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in preventing respiratory failure in preterm infants with respiratory distress…
- Conditions
- Infant, Preterm, Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal), Chronic Lung Disease of Newborn, Respiratory Support
- Trial name
- INSPIRE (NCT07237139)
- Testing
- Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Small for Gestational Age at Delivery, Gestational Diabetes
The CanDo (Canadian Donor Milk) Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the impact of donor milk vs formula supplementation on human milk feeding and the health outcomes of infants who require supplementation in well-baby units.
- Conditions
- Small for Gestational Age at Delivery, Gestational Diabetes, type1diabetes, Type2diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT06315127
- Testing
- Human donor milk, Formula
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
Preterm Infant, Birth, Preterm
Aeration, Breathing, Clamping Study 3
Delayed cord clamping (DCC) in preterm infants results in a decrease in mortality and a trend towards fewer intraventricular haemorrhages.
- Trial name
- ABC3 (NCT03808051)
- Testing
- Physiological-based cord clamping, Time-based cord clamping
- Where
- 10 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 689 people
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Shock, Preterm Birth Complication
Early Hydrocortisone Versus Regular Treatment in Shock in Extremely Preterm Neonates - an Open Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness of early use of hydrocortisone (since the diagnosis of shock) for its resolution within the first 72 hours in premature infants under 1,500 g.
- Conditions
- Shock, Preterm Birth Complication, Preterm Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Asphyxia Perinatal
- Trial name
- NCT07248761
- Testing
- Intravascular Hydrocortisone (stress dosage): 1 mg/k/dose each 8 hours for 5 days, Vasoactive drug therapies
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
Preterm Infant, Full-term Infant
Taiwan Preterm Infant Database: Analysis and Comparison of Birth Conditions and Exploration of Prognostic Factors
The purpose of this study is to conduct a long-term follow-up of preterm infants with different birth conditions, aiming to provide data and resources for future care and to identify predictive and influencing factors related to…
- Trial name
- NCT07238231
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Preterm Infant Development, Preterm Infant Feeding Outcomes
Estimation of Nutritional Needs of Preterm Neonates Fed on Parenteral Nutrition and Effects on Body Weight Gain
This randomized controlled trial included 100 preterm and small for gestational age neonates. The study aimed to determine the optimal approach for estimating nutritional needs in parenteral nutrition (PN) with the assistance of…
- Trial name
- NCT07236957
- Testing
- Intervention Group, Control group
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Panos Papandreou
Preterm Infants
Single-Session Physiotherapy Versus Massage in Premature Infants
This study investigates the effects of a single-session physiotherapy intervention compared to massage in premature infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- SPIM-Preterm (NCT07207161)
- Testing
- Infant Massage, Physiotherapy (Moyer-Mileur Protocol)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
Infants Admitted to Neonatal Units, Preterm
Effects of Early Physiotherapy on Motor Optimality Score in At-Risk of Infants
Medical and technological advances in neonatal care have led to a decrease in neonatal mortality and an increase in the survival of very low birth weight infants, leading to a global increase in the prevalence of cerebral palsy…
- Conditions
- Infants Admitted to Neonatal Units, Preterm, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Family Centered
- Trial name
- NCT07201805
- Testing
- Early Physiotherapy Program, Control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Effects of Parent-Child Reading on Preterm Infant Stability, Parental Anxiety, and Parent-Child Attachment
Impact of Picture Book Reading on Preterm Infant Stability, Parental Anxiety, and Parent-Child Attachment
This study investigates the effects of a parent-child picture book reading intervention on the cardiopulmonary stability of preterm infants, parental anxiety, and parent-child attachment.
- Trial name
- NCT06854549
- Testing
- Parental Reading Picture-book
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Very Preterm Maturity of Infant
CGM Use in Preterm Infants
Preterm infants (gestational age (GA) at birth < 31 weeks) admitted to the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital NICU will have a Dexcom G6 sensor Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) placed shortly after consent and…
- Conditions
- Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Very Preterm Maturity of Infant, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT05436925
- Testing
- Dexcom G6 sensor Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Preterm and Term Infants
fNIRS Grasping Task in Infants
This study aims to investigate the neural mechanisms involved in the development of reach-to-grasp function in infants. Reaching and grasping are crucial motor skills that develop early in infancy and are essential for later…
- Trial name
- NCT07147673
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Intrauterine Growth Retardation (IUGR), Lung Function Tests
Early Lung Function Trajectories: Comparison Between Infants With and Without Intrauterine Growth Restriction.
During intrauterine life, some babies are smaller or grow less than expected. This fetal growth abnormality, called fetal growth restriction (FGR), can be diagnosed by ultrasound.
- Conditions
- Intrauterine Growth Retardation (IUGR), Lung Function Tests, Preterm Infant, Respiratory Monitoring
- Trial name
- ELFIGO (NCT06919757)
- Testing
- fetal ultrasound to assess lungs, heart and diaphragm
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Simulator Training, Neonates and Preterm Infants
Neonatal Umbilical Catheter Pathway Simulator
Currently, training for umbilical catheter placement in neonates is primarily focused on inserting the catheter into the umbilical vein.
- Conditions
- Simulator Training, Neonates and Preterm Infants, Catherization
- Trial name
- NeoPath (NCT07142434)
- Testing
- neonatal Umbilical Catheter Pathway Simulator
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS