Clinical trials: Complication of Prematurity
13-valent Pneumococcal Vaccine, Premature Birth
Study Evaluating a 13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Preterm Compared to Term Infants.
The purpose of this study is to describe the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of a 2,3,4 and 12 month schedule of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine when given to preterm infants with concomitant vaccines…
- Conditions
- 13-valent Pneumococcal Vaccine, Premature Birth, Immunization, Safety
- Trial name
- NCT01193335
- Testing
- 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
- Where
- 12 sites in Poland, Spain
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Premature Infants
Effect of Vitamin D in Diets of Preterm Infants
Transitional formulas (22 kcal/oz) are recommended for infants less than 35 weeks gestation at birth. However, few data are available related to follow-up of infants receiving these formulas who were 28-34 weeks gestation at…
- Trial name
- NCT01698840
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Infant, Premature
The Impact of Implementing NIDCAP on Preterm Infants in the NICU
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of the NIDCAP program of individualized patient consultation on the neurobehavioral organization of transported preterm infants in the NICU.
- Trial name
- NCT00179933
- Testing
- Newborn Individualized Assessment Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Premature Infant, Hypoxia
Measuring Oxygenation of Newborn Infants in Targeted Oxygen Ranges
The investigators aim to measure the effect of targeting premature babies to a slightly higher oxygen saturation target range (92-97%) than routinely used, for a brief period, to plan a future larger study of the effect of this…
- Conditions
- Premature Infant, Hypoxia, Hyperoxia
- Trial name
- MONITOR (NCT03360292)
- Testing
- Higher target range
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Early Treatment Versus Expectative Management of PDA in Preterm Infants
Much controversy exists about the optimal management of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants, especially in those born at a gestational age <28 weeks and/or a birth weight ≦1000 grams due to a lack of evidence for…
- Trial name
- BeNeDuctus (NCT02884219)
- Testing
- Ibuprofen, Expectative Management, Indomethacin
- Where
- 13 sites in Belgium, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 273 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Trisomy 13 Syndrome, Arthrogryposis Congenita Multiplex With Intestinal Atresia
Palliative Care Needs of Children With Rare Diseases and Their Families
The palliative care needs of family caregivers of children with rare diseases and their children are largely unmet, including the need for support to prepare for future medical decision making.
- Conditions
- Trisomy 13 Syndrome, Arthrogryposis Congenita Multiplex With Intestinal Atresia, Asparagine Synthetase Deficiency, CHARGE Syndrome
- Trial name
- FACE-Rare (NCT06938542)
- Testing
- Family Centered pediatric palliative care for family caregivers of children with rare diseases.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Patient Discharge, Infant, Premature
Effects of an Information-Based Discharge Service on Preterm Infants, Parents, and Hospitals
Background:The Information-Based Discharge Preparation Service (IBDPS) supports parents of preterm infants during the transition from hospital to home, but its effectiveness has not been widely studied.
- Trial name
- NCT06613386
- Testing
- The information-based discharge preparation service (IBDPS)
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Preterm Labor
Transabdominal Cervical Length Predict Preterm Labor During Routine Antenatal Screening
Sonographically, cervical length measurement is widely used in obstetrics. Studies have revealed that early detection of short cervix can be a predictor of predicting preterm labor.
- Trial name
- NCT04313673
- Testing
- second trimester ultrasonography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
Premature Birth
Impact of Complementary Medicine Techniques (Therapeutic Touch and Hypno Analgesia) on the Term of Delivery of Patients Hospitalized for Preterm Labor (Hypnorelax)
The threat of premature birth (MAP) is the leading cause of hospitalization during pregnancy complicated by preterm delivery in 5-10% of cases in developed countries.
- Trial name
- Hypnorelax (NCT02505100)
- Testing
- Touching relaxant, Hypnoses
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Placental Malaria Infection, HIV Infections
Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in HIV-Seropositive Pregnant Women in Zambia
Prevention of malaria in pregnancy is critical given the high incidence of malaria in Zambia and its serious impact on both maternal and infant survival.
- Conditions
- Placental Malaria Infection, HIV Infections, Stillbirth, Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT00270530
- Testing
- Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (Fansidar)
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 454 people
- Sponsor
- Center for International Health and Development
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity
Reversibility of Bronchial Obstruction in Children Born Preterm
This observational study aims to compare responses to different, commonly used inhaled bronchodilators in children born preterm with bronchial obstruction at spirometry.
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity, Chronic Lung Disease of Newborn, Preterm Birth Complication
- Trial name
- NCT06110481
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Complication of Prematurity
Effect of Extensively Hydrolyzed Liquid Human Milk Fortifier on Growth and Tolerance in Moderately Premature Infants
The purpose of this study is for the researchers to examine the safety and efficacy of liquid human milk fortifier (HMF) in moderately preterm infants compared to powdered human milk fortifier.
- Trial name
- NCT02632266
- Testing
- Powder HMF, Liquid HMF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Preterm Birth, Obstetric Labor, Premature
Azithromycin to Improve Latency in Exam Indicated Cerclage Control Trial
Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is effective against bacteria that been associated with preterm birth (PTB). The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the addition of azithromycin prior to exam indicated cerclage prolongs…
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Obstetric Labor, Premature, Obstetric Labor Complications, Pregnancy Complications
- Trial name
- ALEC (NCT05132829)
- Testing
- Azithromycin 1 gram IV, Cefazolin and indomethacin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
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
Cerebral Palsy, Magnesium Sulfate Overdose
Antenatal Magnesium Sulphate in High-Risk Preterm Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether antenatal magnesium sulphate reduces the risk of cerebral palsy in infants born to women at high risk of preterm birth.
- Trial name
- NCT07524972
- Testing
- Magnesium sulfate
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Very Low Birth Weight Baby, Premature Birth
Human-derived Human Milk Fortifiers (H2MF), Gut Microbiota and Oxidative Stress in Premature Infants
This is a randomized controlled trial of a human-derived human milk fortifier (H2MF) vs standard bovine-derived human milk fortifier (HMF) evaluating fecal microbiota and fecal and urinary biomarkers of oxidative stress in…
- Conditions
- Very Low Birth Weight Baby, Premature Birth, Microbial Colonization, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT03214822
- Testing
- H2MF
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Preterm Birth
Direct Measurements of Cervical Remodeling for Predicting Preterm Birth
Racism and health care system distrust are potent stressors and may be associated with preterm birth (PTB). Additionally, cervical shortening is a common pathway leading to PTB.
- Trial name
- NCT01175551
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Premature Infants, Sleep Quality
The Effect of Massage on Sleep Quality, Stress, Comfort, and Vital Signs in Preterm Infants
This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of massage therapy on sleep quality, stress, comfort, and vital signs in preterm infants (gestational age 35-37 weeks) admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)…
- Conditions
- Premature Infants, Sleep Quality, İnfant Stress, İnfant Comfort
- Trial name
- NCT07322731
- Testing
- Infant Massage Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Yuzuncu Yil University
Hypothyroxinemia
L-Thyroxine Supplementation for Preterm Newborns Less Than 32 Weeks of Gestation With Hypothyroxinemia
Transient hypothyroxinemia of prematurity (THOP) is associated with neurodevelopmental impairment in preterm newborns < 32 weeks of gestation (WG).
- Trial name
- NCT01306227
- Testing
- L-Thyroxine, water
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)
Planned Early Induction of Labor vs Expectant Management for PROM
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare planned early induction of labor with expectant management in women with term premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 37-42 weeks of gestation.
- Trial name
- NCT07802041
- Testing
- Induction of labor with PGE2, Expectant management
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 734 people
- Sponsor
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences