Clinical trials: Birth Injuries, open to volunteers
Perineal Laceration, Tear, or Rupture During Delivery
Study on Fewer Tears (SOFT) - The Effect of Local Anesthesia on the Incidence of Perineal Tears in the First Vaginal Birth
The SOFT study investigates whether local anaesthesia during the second stage of labor decreases the incidence of perineal tears, including sphincter injuries, in women with their first vaginal birth (non-instrumental).
- Trial name
- SOFT (NCT07499752)
- Testing
- Perineal protection techniques
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 1,350 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Pregnancy
Midwest Birth Outcomes and Indigenous American Pregnancy
Indigenous American pregnancies in the Midwest have disproportionally high rates of adverse outcomes, however little research has been done on how historical trauma and stress may impact these adverse outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT06008561
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanford Health
Postpartum Complication, Postpartum
Postpartum Care in the NICU Multi-Site Breastfeeding
Parents of infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) face unique barriers to long-term breastfeeding and lactation. The physical and emotional demands of having a critically ill or premature newborn combined with the…
- Conditions
- Postpartum Complication, Postpartum, PTSD, PTSD (Childbirth-Related)
- Trial name
- PeliCaN (NCT07881731)
- Testing
- NICU-informed postpartum doula support
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 640 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Randomized Trial of Tele Vs. Clinic TF-CBT in Puerto Rico
The current study will evaluate TF-CBT delivered via tele-health for youth presenting with trauma symptoms via a randomized controlled trial.
- Trial name
- NCT06332209
- Testing
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Premature Birth, Cerebral Palsy
Neuro-biomechanical Determinants for Motor Behavior in High-risk Infants
This project focuses on motor development, muscle growth and muscle activity. Using advanced, instrumented tests such as , the link between muscles and the movement characteristics will be studied.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Cerebral Palsy, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Brain Injuries
- Trial name
- BAMBI (NCT06111898)
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 348 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Preterm, Ventilator Lung; Newborn
Evaluation of Nasal Non Invasive Ventilation in Management of Neonates With Respiratory Distress Using Lung Ultrasound
This study aims to evaluate the effect of non-invasive ventilation (nIPPV) , (nCPAP), and nasal high flow cannula (NHFC) as a primary mode of ventilation in preterm neonates <37 gestational week with moderate to severe RD using…
- Trial name
- NCT06550219
- Testing
- Nasal humidified heated high flow cannula (NHHHC), Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV), Nasal continuous positive airway pressure NCPAP
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Concussion
Telehealth Specialty Concussion Treatment for Youth
Specialty concussion care can help youth recover more quickly but many youth face barriers to accessing concussion specialists. A care delivery model whereby concussion specialists are available to co-manage injuries with primary…
- Trial name
- SPEEDYRecovery (NCT07736534)
- Testing
- Specialist and Pediatrician Co-Management for Early and Effective Concussion Care Delivery to Hasten Your Recovery (SPEEDY Recovery)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rhode Island
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), ELGAN (22-28SA)
Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Therapy to Prevent Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Extreme Preterm Infants
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy in extreme preterm infants to prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia, the main respiratory complication of preterm birth.
- Trial name
- HULC-2 (NCT07058025)
- Testing
- Human Allogenic Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
- Where
- 8 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Pregnant Women, Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga Intervention in Pregnant Women
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of a prenatal yoga intervention on traumatic childbirth perception, self-perception, and delivery preferences in pregnant women.
- Conditions
- Pregnant Women, Prenatal Yoga, Trauma, Body Image
- Trial name
- NCT07585916
- Testing
- Prenatal Yoga
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Preterm Infants, Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal)
Pressure Targeting During High Flow Therapy in Premature Infants
The goal of this study is to see if a new approach to breathing support ('Pressure Targeted High Flow') is as effective as standard of care ('Continuous Positive Airway Pressure') in prematurely born infants.
- Conditions
- Preterm Infants, Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal), BPD - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NeoMATCH (NCT07418502)
- Testing
- Pressure Targeted High Flow, CPAP
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Hip Fractures, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
Delivery and Implementation of a Randomised Crossover Trial on Thrombosis
What is the Study About? The DIRECT study (Delivery and Implementation of a Randomised Crossover Trial on Thrombosis) is a large research project investigating the best way to prevent blood clots (thrombosis) in people who break…
- Trial name
- DIRECT (NCT06937372)
- Testing
- Patients in hospitals allocated to this arm will receive aspirin as their routine thromboprophylaxis after surgery., Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21,194 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Mary University of London
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Acute Kidney Injury
Insights Into the Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy to Critical Ill Patients
This is a multinational, prospective, observational study designed to characterize patient demographics, prescription parameters, and process measures of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in intensive care units (ICUs)…
- Conditions
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Acute Kidney Injury, Renal Dialysis, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- iCRRT (NCT07365111)
- Testing
- continuous renal replacement therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Preterm Infant Development
PremaBiom: Metatranscriptomics of the Respiratory Microbiome to Predict the Occurrence of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Infants
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand the impact of respiratory microbiome maturation in respiratory health of preterm infants under 32 gestational weeks.
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Preterm Infant Development, Asthma Childhood, Bronchiolitis
- Trial name
- PremaBiom (NCT07411261)
- Testing
- Nasal swab, blood sampling, Mother milk sampling
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Perineal Pain, Birth Satisfaction
The Effect of Birth Ball and Perineal Massage on Perineal Pain, Perineal Trauma and Birth Satisfaction
One of the important causes of perineal trauma is perineal tension. By reducing this tension, perineal trauma can be prevented. Perineal trauma is a birth complication that can be prevented with midwifery approaches.
- Conditions
- Perineal Pain, Birth Satisfaction, Perineal Laceration, Tear, or Rupture During Delivery
- Trial name
- NCT06935643
- Testing
- Birth Ball, Perineal Massage, Control Group
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Premature, Premature Lungs
Baby ABS (Abdominal Binder Study)
The primary outcome of this study is to determine if the use of the FDA-approved DandleLion NeoBellyBand increases the thickness of the rectus abdominis muscle in premature babies receiving continuous positive pressure…
- Conditions
- Premature, Premature Lungs, Ventilator Lung; Newborn, Rectus Abdominis
- Trial name
- NCT07049900
- Testing
- NeoBelly Band
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Preterm Birth Complication
Parent Perceptions of OptiPAP Junior
To evaluate how different forms of respiratory support affect parent interaction, how parents feel about different methods of support, and how their child's current respiratory support level is perceived in the setting of…
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Preterm Birth Complication, Pulmonary, CPAP
- Trial name
- NCT07837700
- Testing
- Nasal CPAP interface: OptiPAP Junior, Nasal CPAP interface: FlexiTrunk
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Sharp HealthCare
PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD (Childbirth-Related)
The New Empowerment After eXposure to Trauma (NEXT) Study
The NEXT Study is a randomized controlled pilot examining the feasibility and acceptability of a revised perinatal PTSD protocol.
- Trial name
- NEXT (NCT07175025)
- Testing
- Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Mental Health, Physical Health
Parental Well-being After Childbirth in Switzerland
Improving maternal and child health is a global priority, with increasing emphasis on ensuring women and their families not only survive but also thrive after childbirth.
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Physical Health, Postpartum, Parents
- Trial name
- SOCRATES (NCT06886841)
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 4,200 people
- Sponsor
- Laurent Gaucher
Apnea of Prematurity, Intermittent Hypoxemia
Strap To Reduce Apnea in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Crossover Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a chin strap helps reduce low oxygen episodes in premature babies receiving CPAP or NIPPV (breathing support through the nose).
- Conditions
- Apnea of Prematurity, Intermittent Hypoxemia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia of Newborn
- Trial name
- STRAP (NCT07895654)
- Testing
- Chinstrap
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Abdominal Trauma
Personalized Nutrition to Improve Recovery in Trauma
The purpose of this study is to determine if a particular method of providing nutrition improves the outcomes of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who have undergone abdominal surgery following trauma and would require…
- Trial name
- SeND Home (NCT06065202)
- Testing
- Nutrition Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University