Clinical trials: Very Preterm Infant
Very Premature Infants
Brainstem and Prematurity
Although significant advances in neonatal care have increased survival rates of preterm infants born before 28 weeks gestation, a concomitant decrease in neuro developmental disorders has not been achieved.
- Trial name
- NCT02669056
- Testing
- 5-HT measurement, cerebral MRI, Video recording
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Body Composition
Growth and Body Composition in Preterm Infants
Growth is traditionally used as a prognostic measure after admission to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Quality of neonatal intensive care is one of the factors determining the health and quality of life for those that…
- Trial name
- Crescer (NCT00875251)
- Testing
- body composition
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
Infant; Premature, Light-For-Dates
Nephrocalcinosis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Extremely premature children benefit from specific follow-up that requires high nutritional intake and the use of specific therapies that expose them to the risk of nephrocalcinosis.
- Trial name
- NCT04860583
- Testing
- Renal ultrasound
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Very Preterm Infant
Effect in the Short and Medium Term of Different Techniques of Tactile Stimulations on Neurological Development in a Population of Very Preterm Infants
Premature birth deprives infants of sensory stimulation. Tactile stimulation such as massage pressure with kinesthetic movement significantly increases the weight, bone density and shorten the duration of stay of premature babies…
- Trial name
- NCT02608151
- Testing
- massage with oil, massage without oil
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Apnea of Prematurity
Caffeine for Apnea of Prematurity (CAP)
At least 5 of every 1000 live-born babies are very premature and weigh only 500 to 1250 grams at birth. Approximately 30-40% of these high-risk infants either die or survive with lasting disabilities.
- Trial name
- NCT00182312
- Testing
- Caffeine citrate injection
- Where
- 34 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Intraventricular Hemorrhage of Prematurity
Erythropoietin for the Repair of Cerebral Injury in Very Preterm Infants
The purpose of this randomized and placebo-controlled EpoRepair trial is to evaluate the effect of intravenously administered recombinant human erythropoietin (Epo) as compared to placebo in preterm infants with brain damage on…
- Trial name
- EpoRepair (NCT02076373)
- Testing
- recombinant human Erythropoietin
- Where
- 8 sites in Austria, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Oral Disorders
Acquisition of Full Oral Feeding and Further Oral Disorders in Extremely Preterm Infants
Extremely premature infants (born before 29 weeks) frequently present oral disorders. The management of these patients require assisted ventilation, enteral nutrition, and intensive daily care (procedural pain, exposure to pain…
- Trial name
- ORAPREM (NCT06648083)
- Testing
- Food autonomy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
Single Patient Room Versus Open Bay in NICU
The NICU at the IWK Health Center in Halifax, Nova Scotia is embarking on a redevelopment project that will see its current open bay design converted to a single room care environment.
- Trial name
- NCT03867669
- Testing
- Open Bay Unit, Single patient room
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- IWK Health Centre
Premature Infant
Effects Of Not Measuring Gastric Residual Content On Feeding Tolerance In Premature Infants iNFANTS
Omitting evaluation of gastric residual contents prior to feeding very premature infants will increase the feeding intake at 2 weeks, and total caloric intake and growth by 3 weeks, as well as decrease the time required for…
- Trial name
- NCT01965769
- Testing
- No gastric residual evaluation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Very Preterm Maturity of Infant
USCOM Parameters in Preterm Infants: Reference Ranges
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the feasibility of hemodynamic measurement by the UltraSonic Cardiac Output Monitor (USCOM) in very preterm or very-low-birth-weight infants.
- Trial name
- NCT05961657
- Testing
- Hemodynamic measurements by USCOM
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori
Nosocomial Infection, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Effect of Oral Probiotic Supplementation on The Rate of Hospital Acquired Infection and Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Very Low Birth Weight Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether oral probiotic supplementation could reduce the incidence of nosocomial infections in preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01340469
- Testing
- probiotics
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant Nutrition Disorders
Early Nutrition and Neurological Development of Very Preterm Infants
The main goal of this study is to determine the association between: the quantity of mother's milk and duration of breastfeeding the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids and iron during hospitalization and the development of…
- Conditions
- Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant Nutrition Disorders, Development; Delayed, Mental
- Trial name
- EPINUTRI (NCT01486173)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lapillonne, Alexandre, M.D.
Very Preterm Maturity of Infant
Prematurity at the Limit of Viability
Advancements in perinatal care have significantly improved the survival of extremely premature infants, establishing a viability threshold below 25 weeks' gestational age (GA).
- Trial name
- PRELIVIA (NCT06391476)
- Testing
- Study of the evolution of a cohort of children born between 22 and 25 weeks gestational age
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Babies Born Very Preterm
In-line Filtration to Reduce Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome in Babies Born Very prEtErm
While venous access is an essential part of caring for the preterm neonate potential severe adverse events, including contamination of fluids with bacteria, endotoxins and particulates could occur (Bethune 2001).
- Trial name
- FRISBEE (NCT02686060)
- Testing
- 0.2 micron positively charged PALL Corporation filters and 1.2 micro IV in-line filters used for lipid administration
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Premature Birth, Brain Injuries
Adding Motion to Contact: A New Model for Low-cost Family Centered Very-early Onset Intervention in Very Preterm-born Infants
This project is a Randomised Clinical Trial that includes a tactile-kinesthetic somatosensory stimulation or family centred education intervention with families of preterm infants at risk for sensori-motor disorders.
- Trial name
- NTM (NCT05542108)
- Testing
- Multisensory Stimulation and Family Education Group, Family Education Only Group (FEG)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pisa
Extreme Prematurity, Extremely Low Birth Weight
RCT: The Effect of Held Position During Kangaroo Care on Physiological Parameters of Premature Infants
The goal of this superiority crossover randomised controlled trial is to investigate whether there is an optimal position at which to perform kangaroo mother care (KMC) in extremely preterm infants in the NICU.
- Conditions
- Extreme Prematurity, Extremely Low Birth Weight, Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- NCT05686252
- Testing
- Held Position
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University College Cork
Premature Birth, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
The Efficacy and Safety of Montelukast Sodium in the Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
This study is multicentered, prospective, randomized, opened, parallel, intervention study. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Montelukast sodium in the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)…
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- BPD (NCT01717625)
- Testing
- Montelukast
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Ajou University School of Medicine
Premature Birth, Late-onset Invasive Infection
Speed of Increasing Milk Feeds Trial
Survival of preterm infants has increased greatly over the years, so a major aim now is to improve the long term outlook for these babies and to avoid serious complications.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Late-onset Invasive Infection, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Trial name
- SIFT (NCT01727609)
- Testing
- Milk feed (breast milk or formula milk)
- Where
- 57 sites in Ireland, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 2,804 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Splanchnic Oxygenation After the First Enteral Feed in Preterm Infants: Prediction of Feeding Tolerance.
Enteral nutrition of preterm and intrauterine growth-restricted (IUGR) infants is still a challenge for neonatologists. Due to the immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract, preterm infants are at high risk of developing feeding…
- Trial name
- NIRS-SO (NCT02383264)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Screening Trial
The ductus arteriosus directs blood away from the pulmonary circulation and toward the systemic circulation during fetal life, then closes after birth.
- Trial name
- NCT01031316
- Testing
- Nondisclosure of screening echocardiogram results, Disclosure of screening echocardiogram results
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania