Clinical trials: Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Very Preterm Infant, Very Low Birth Weight Infants
The Use of Early Fortification in Preterm Infants
Very premature or very low birth weight (VLBW) infants are at risk of suboptimal growth after birth, making adequate nutrition essential.
- Trial name
- NCT07861984
- Testing
- Early Fortification, Standard Fortification
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Infant Development
Cue-Based Vs. Clinician-Driven Feeding in Very Low Birthweight Infants
In this parallel-group randomized controlled trial, very low birthweight infants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either cue-based (intervention group) or clinician-driven feeding (control group).
- Conditions
- Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Infant Development, Feeding Patterns
- Trial name
- NCT06569186
- Testing
- Cue-based feedings
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bacteremia, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Preventing Catheter-related Bacteremia When Administering Injectable Medications in Premature Infants.
This study evaluates the potential interest of a new multi-lumen infusion access device (Edelvaiss® Multiline NEO) in the prevention of catheter-related bacteremia when administering injectable drugs in premature infants.
- Trial name
- MultilineNEO (NCT02633124)
- Testing
- Edelvaiss Multiline NEO, Standard Infusion Set
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
BPD - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, VLBW - Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Duodenal Feeds in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Premature infants have high rates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) due to prematurity of the participants' lungs and the need for prolonged respiratory support.
- Conditions
- BPD - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, VLBW - Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Feeding Disorder Neonatal, Feeding; Difficult, Newborn
- Trial name
- NCT04246333
- Testing
- Mode of Delivery of Feeds
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Anemia of Prematurity, Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Iron Supplementation and Intestinal Health
This is a randomized double-blinded study of enteral iron supplementation in Very Low Birth Weight infants. The subjects will be randomized into low dose (2 mg/kg/day) and high dose (6 mg/kg/day) of daily iron supplementation.
- Trial name
- NCT04497012
- Testing
- 2mg/kg/day Iron Sulfate, 6 mg/kg/day Iron Sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Low Birthweight Infant, Preterm
Exploring Minor Proteins and Peptides in Human Milk: a Proteomic Analysis Across Lactation Stages
Human milk (HM) is the optimal food source for the nutrition, growth, and development of newborns. The protein fraction of HM plays a crucial role in the healthy development of infants.
- Conditions
- Low Birthweight Infant, Preterm, Very Low Birth Weight Preterms
- Trial name
- PROTEOM-MILK (NCT06787963)
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba
Preterm Birth, Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Assessment of Body Composition in Premature Children Submitted to an Early Stimulation Program
This is a cross-sectional study of a randomized clinical trial to investigate nutritional aspects of pre-scholar aged children born preterm submitted to an early stimulation program versus conventional care program.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Early Intervention, Parent-Child Relations
- Trial name
- NCT05399667
- Testing
- Early stimulation, Conventional care
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Premature Infants
Pilot Trial Investigating Every Other Day Dosing of Oral Iron in Premature Infants (IQONic)
Study focuses on determining if daily versus every-other-day (EOD) oral iron at the same dose per kilogram per day will achieve similar incidence of iron replete status at 36 weeks post-menstrual age in premature neonates
- Conditions
- Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Premature Infants, Anemia of Prematurity, Iron Deficiency, Anaemia in Children
- Trial name
- NCT06555315
- Testing
- 6 mg/kg of oral iron as ferrous sulfate administered every other day., 6 mg/kg of oral iron as ferrous sulfate administered every day.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CHRISTUS Health
Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Nutritional Deficiency
Enteral Zinc Supplementation in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
The goal of this clinical trial is to observe for changes in rate of weight gain in the very low birth weight (VLBW) infants by adding an enteral Zinc supplement of 1 mg/kg/day of elemental zinc.
- Trial name
- NCT06433674
- Testing
- Zinc Sulfate, Sterile Water
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Efficacy of Prophylactic Glycerin Suppositories for Feeding Intolerance in Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants: a Randomized Trial
To evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic glycerin suppositories will accelerate the elimination of meconium from the large intestine and thus reduce the incidence of feeding intolerance in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants
- Trial name
- NCT01799629
- Testing
- Glycerin suppositories
- Where
- 3 sites in Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
Preterm, Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Weight Gain in Extremely Premature Infant With Targeted Versus Adjusted Fortification
Investigation about the effect on weight gain in extremely low birth weight preterm with individualized fortification, according to human milk analysis versus fortification adjusted according to urea serum concentration.
- Conditions
- Preterm, Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Feeding, Breast, Food, Fortified
- Trial name
- FORTIN (NCT04982133)
- Testing
- Protein supplementation based on plasma urea concentration every other week or human milk analysis on experiment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario La Paz
Infant Development, Sensory Disorder
The Prechtl's General Movement Assessment, Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination and Sensory Profile-2
In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), infants encounter many sensory stimuli (excessive noise, bright lights, painful medical applications, etc.) that are not present in the uterus.
- Conditions
- Infant Development, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Motor Delay
- Trial name
- highrisk (NCT05217199)
- Testing
- Measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Emollient Therapy for Premature Infants in Zimbabwe
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of topical emollient treatments in improving neonatal growth and mortality rates.
- Trial name
- NCT05461404
- Testing
- Topical Emollient Therapy
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 520 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Work of Breathing in Premature Infants at Discharge
The purpose of this study is to compare how premature infants who required oxygen for at least 28 days during their time in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) breathe at discharge compared to premature infants who did not…
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT03682575
- Testing
- Enrollment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Flexible Electronics for Early Assessment
The morbidities associated with very low birth weight (VLBW) infants constitute a major health problem and a significant emotional and financial burden for families and our nation.
- Trial name
- NCT03034785
- Testing
- FlexiMitt
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wyss Institute at Harvard University
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
OptiMoM Grows Up: 5.5-year Follow-up of the OptiMoM Fortifier Study
In Canada, the leading cause of long-term disability in children is being born at very low birth weight (VLBW). To help improve outcomes, nutrition is a modifiable aspect of infant care.
- Trial name
- NCT04308902
- Testing
- VLBW, Term-born Comparison
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 149 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Oral Colostrum Administration in Very Low Birth Weight Premature Infants
Analysis of the Effects of Oral Colostrum Administration in Premature Infants on the Breastfeeding
In the literature, it is emphasized that oral colostrum administration in very low birth weight infants supported the immune development of the premature newborn, contributed to the development of oral microbiota and reduced the…
- Trial name
- Oral colostrum (NCT04454502)
- Testing
- Oral colostrum administration
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Weight Gain
Effect of Milk Warming on the Very Low Birth Weight Infant
This study will compare if using a continuous milk warmer to warm breast milk compared to the standard method of warming breast milk in a hot water bath improves weight gain and feeding tolerance in infants born at 32 weeks…
- Conditions
- Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Weight Gain, Feeding Disorder Neonatal
- Trial name
- VLBW (NCT04282655)
- Testing
- Treatment Guardian Milk Warmer (Medela TM), Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Early Family Based Intervention in Preterm Infants
This is randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of early intervention in very low birth weight infants after discharge from NICU on neurodevelopmental outcome.
- Trial name
- NCT02415530
- Testing
- Combined home visiting and group intervention, No intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Prematurity, VLBW - Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Self Regulated Physical Activity and Bone Growth Enhancement in Premature Infants
Premature very low birth weight (VLBW) infants were placed in two groups matched for birth age. The control group received traditional joint compression exercises designed to decrease bone density loss.
- Trial name
- NCT03884322
- Testing
- Prepod, Joint compression exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Asante Health System