Clinical trials: Birth; Induced
Labor Pain
Prostin and Propess in Induction of Labor
The purpose of the study was to compare the safety and efficacy of two agents used in induction of labor Propess (Controlled release dinoprostone, PGE2, pessary) and Prostin E2 (Dinoprostone vaginal Tablet).
- Trial name
- NCT01635439
- Testing
- Propess, Prostin E2
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Preterm Infant
Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Acetaminophen in Preterm Infants Used in Combination With Ibuprofen for Closure of the Ductus Arteriosus
The purpose of the present study is to determine whether treatment of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus with a combined therapy of intravenous Ibuprofen and oral acetaminophen has higher success rate in closing…
- Conditions
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Preterm Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT03701074
- Testing
- Ibuprofen and acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Alabama
Labor; Forced or Induced, Affecting Fetus or Newborn
Is More Than One Dose of Misoprostol Needed to Expedite Vaginal Delivery in a Patient With an Unripe Cervix?
The goal of this study is to determine whether inducing labor with just one dose of misoprostol, followed by treatment with oxytocin, will still be effective enough to increase the chances of having a successful vaginal delivery…
- Trial name
- NCT02680314
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Volunteers
- 243 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Duration of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Pulmonary Function Testing in Preterm Infants
The primary aim of this study is to quantify and compare changes in lung volumes (as measured by functional residual capacity) in premature infants stable on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and then randomized to two…
- Trial name
- NCT02249143
- Testing
- CPAP and room air
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Induced Vaginal Delivery
Mifepristone for Labor Induction
The purpose of this trial is to explore mifepristone as an option for induction of labor at term by evaluating the efficacy of mifepristone use for cervical preparation.
- Trial name
- MiLI (NCT05097326)
- Testing
- Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant (ELBW)
Effective Approaches & Strategies to Ease Off Nasal CPAP In Preterm Infants
Though Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP) is a commonly used form of non-invasive neonatal respiratory support, the optimal method of weaning off NCPAP is not well established.
- Conditions
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant (ELBW), BronchoPulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- EASEOFFNCPAP (NCT02819050)
- Testing
- NCPAP
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Prematurity, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Inhaled Nitric Oxide and Neuroprotection in Premature Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether inhaled nitric oxide improves the neurological outcome for premature infants.
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Periventricular Leukomalacia
- Trial name
- NOVA2 (NCT00515281)
- Testing
- inhaled nitric oxide, oxygen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 273 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Trial II of Lung Protection With Azithromycin in the Preterm Infant
The hypothesis of this study is that administration of azithromycin to ventilated premature infants will decrease the incidence and severity of BPD.
- Trial name
- NCT00319956
- Testing
- Azithromycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Hubert Ballard
Obesity; Familial, Pregnancy Related
Maternal Metabolic and Molecular Changes Induced by Preconception Weight Loss and Their Effects on Birth Outcomes
Our hypothesis is that aggressive preconception weight loss in obese women will improve the metabolic health of the mother and the intrauterine environment.
- Trial name
- NCT03244722
- Testing
- Very-low energy Diet (VLED), Standard of care (SOC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 147 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Nicotine Dependence, Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation and Reduction With an Electronic Nicotine Delivery Device (ENDD)
The study's major aim is to investigate the ability of a commercial Electronic Nicotine Delivery Device (ENDD) to induce long-term smoking reduction/abstinence in smokers unwilling to quit.
- Trial name
- NCT01195597
- Testing
- E-Cigarette 7.2 mg nicotine
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Catania
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Encephalomalacia
Randomized Trial of Hydrocortisone in Very Preterm High-Risk Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of very preterm infants at high-risk for lung and brain injury with low dose hydrocortisone results in improved pulmonary and neurologic outcomes.
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Encephalomalacia, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- NCT00167544
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Delivery; Prolonged
Foley OR MisO for the Management of Induction
The percentage of women undergoing an induction of labor (IOL) is estimated to be 20% and continues to rise. Simultaneously, the cesarean delivery (CD) rate has continued to increase (2). Induction is a known risk factor for CD.
- Trial name
- FORMOMI (NCT01916681)
- Testing
- Cervical Foley & Misoprostol, Misoprostol Alone, Cervical Foley Alone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 491 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Neoplasm of Lung, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic
A Study of Home Administration of Pemetrexed as Maintenance Treatment for Advanced Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
The main purpose for this study is to answer the following research questions: Can pemetrexed be administered safely at the participant's home, using the same treatment procedure as in a hospital setting? Will the participant be…
- Conditions
- Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Neoplasm of Lung, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage IIIB
- Trial name
- NCT01473563
- Testing
- Pemetrexed
- Where
- 9 sites in Sweden, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Substance-Related Disorders, Substance Use
Siyakhana Peer: Evaluating a Peer Recovery Coach Model to Reduce Substance Use Stigma in South African HIV Care
Alcohol and other drug use is common among people living with HIV in South Africa and is associated with worse engagement in HIV care.
- Conditions
- Substance-Related Disorders, Substance Use, Substance Use Disorders, Stigma, Social
- Trial name
- NCT05907174
- Testing
- Siyakhana - P
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, College Park
Community Reinforcement And Family Training, Family Health
We The Village Family Support Study
The United States is in the midst of an opioid crisis. Over-prescription of opioid analgesic pain relievers contributed to a rapid escalation of use and misuse of these substances across the country.
- Conditions
- Community Reinforcement And Family Training, Family Health, Substance-Related Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04250077
- Testing
- Community Reinforcement And Family Training (CRAFT), We The Village Peer Community Forum
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- We The Village, Inc.
Induced Vaginal Delivery
Tension Versus Tension- Free Foley Balloon for Cervical Ripening
Foley balloons are commonly used as a mechanical method of cervical ripening for induction of labor. Foley balloons may be placed either under tension or without tension (tension-free).
- Trial name
- NCT05404776
- Testing
- Placement of Foley balloon for cervical ripening with tension., Placement of Foley balloon for cervical ripening without tension.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 279 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Premature Birth of Newborn
Effects of Massage Therapy to Induce Sleep in Preterm Infants
Premature infants sometimes require sedation to ensure minimal movement during diagnostic procedures such as MRIs. However, sedatives may produce adverse effects.
- Trial name
- NCT01354028
- Testing
- Massage therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Reducing Time to Vaginal Delivery, Cervical Ripening
Efficacy & Safety Study Comparing Misoprostol Vaginal Insert (MVI) Versus Dinoprostone Vaginal Insert (DVI) for Reducing Time to Vaginal Delivery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Misoprostol Vaginal Insert (MVI) 200 microgram (mcg) can decrease the time to vaginal delivery compared to the Dinoprostone Vaginal Insert (DVI) 10 milligram (mg) in pregnant…
- Conditions
- Reducing Time to Vaginal Delivery, Cervical Ripening, Induction of Labor
- Trial name
- EXPEDITE (NCT01127581)
- Testing
- MVI 200, Dinoprostone Vaginal Insert (DVI)
- Where
- 34 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,358 people
- Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Respiratory Distress Syndrome of Prematurity (Surfactant Dysfunction), Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Trial of Late Surfactant to Prevent BPD: A Pilot Study in Ventilated Preterm Neonates Receiving Inhaled Nitric Oxide
The purpose of this study is to determine if the combination of late doses of Infasurf with inhaled nitric oxide will interact to improve the surfactant function and thus the respiratory status and outcome of treated infants.
- Trial name
- TOLSURFPilot (NCT00569530)
- Testing
- Infasurf (ONY Inc.)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Roberta Ballard
Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia
Pregnancy-Related Hypertension: Adherence to a New Type of Monitoring
A large segment of our patient population is diagnosed with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia.
- Conditions
- Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia, Chronic Hypertension With Pre-Eclampsia Complicating Childbirth, HELLP Syndrome
- Trial name
- PHANTOM (NCT04823949)
- Testing
- Home blood pressure monitoring
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- Prisma Health-Upstate