Clinical trials: Infant Conditions
Diarrhea
PROMISE EBF: Safety and Efficacy of Exclusive Breastfeeding Promotion in the Era of HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa
The objective of the project is to develop and test an intervention to promote exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), to assess its impact on infant health in African contexts where a high prevalence of HIV is a barrier, and to…
- Trial name
- NCT00397150
- Testing
- Peer-support for exclusive breastfeeding
- Where
- 4 sites in Burkina Faso, South Africa and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 2,579 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre For International Health
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Study Evaluating A 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Administered To Infants In Korea
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (13vPnC), relative to a 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (7vPnC) when given concomitantly…
- Trial name
- NCT00689351
- Testing
- 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
- Where
- 6 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Pulmonary Function; Newborn, Abnormal, Infant Wheeze
Vitamin C to Decrease Effects of Smoking in Pregnancy on Infant Lung Function
Vitamin C supplementation (500 mg per day) given to pregnant women who can not quit smoking will improve the pulmonary function tests in their offspring measured at 3 months of age.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Function; Newborn, Abnormal, Infant Wheeze, In-utero Nicotine, Second Hand Smoke
- Trial name
- VCSIP (NCT01723696)
- Testing
- Vitamin C +prenatal vitamin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 252 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Apnea of Prematurity
Moderately Preterm Infants With Caffeine at Home for Apnea (MoCHA) Trial
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of continuing treatment with caffeine citrate in the hospital and at home in moderately preterm infants with resolved apnea of prematurity on days of hospitalization after…
- Trial name
- MoCHA (NCT03340727)
- Testing
- Caffeine Citrate
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 827 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Surgical Site Infection, Vaginal Surgery
Vaginal Prep Solutions to Reduce Bacteria Colony Counts in Patients Having a Vaginal Surgery
This is a randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of 4 vaginal prep solutions (betadine, baby shampoo, TechniCare and Peridex) on reducing bacterial colony counts during surgery preparation.
- Trial name
- NCT03854370
- Testing
- Betadine, Peridex, TechniCare
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Wright State University
Obesity
Pattern - Reach Aim 2
The purpose of this research study is to learn about different approaches to promoting healthy growth among infants, and understanding parents' likes and dislikes of an approach to reducing risk factors for obesity later in life.
- Trial name
- NCT04216264
- Testing
- Standard response, Targeted response
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Neonatal Jaundice, Hyperbilirubinemia
Implementation of a Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer
Neonatal jaundice, caused by hyperbilirubinemia, is frequently seen in healthy newborns. Assessment of the degree of jaundice is usually done visually,and if necessary serum bilirubin is investigated in a blood sample.
- Trial name
- NCT01622699
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer, visual assessment of neonatal jaundice
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 430 people
- Sponsor
- Princess Amalia Children's Clinic
Cystic Fibrosis
Study of Ivacaftor in Cystic Fibrosis Subjects Aged 12 Years and Older Homozygous for the F508del-CFTR Mutation
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ivacaftor in participants with cystic fibrosis (CF) who were aged 12 years or older and were homozygous for the F508del-CF transmembrane conductance regulator…
- Trial name
- DISCOVER (NCT00953706)
- Testing
- Ivacaftor
- Where
- 34 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Mucopolysaccharidoses
Carotid Structure and Function in MPS Syndromes: A Multicenter Study of the Lysosomal Disease Network
Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) syndromes are disorders characterized by enzyme deficiencies, and they have been linked to heart health complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01586871
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,147 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
IVH- Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Extreme Prematurity
Delayed Cord Clamping With Oxygen In Extremely Low Gestation Infants
This study is being conducted to compare the incidence of preterm infants (up to 28+6 weeks GA) who achieve a peripheral oxygen saturation of 80 percent by 5 minutes of life (MOL) given mask CPAP/PPV with an FiO2 of 1.0 during…
- Conditions
- IVH- Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Extreme Prematurity, Hypoxia Neonatal, Hyperoxia
- Trial name
- DOXIE (NCT04413097)
- Testing
- Delayed Cord Clamping with Low Oxygen concentration, Delayed Cord Clamping with High Oxygen concentration
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Sharp HealthCare
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Comparison of Rimegepant and Placebo for Pain in IBS
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of rimegepant on abdominal pain scores in participants with non-constipation IBS.
- Trial name
- NCT06221111
- Testing
- Rimegepant 75 MG [Nurtec]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Hunter Syndrome
An Observational Study Evaluating Anti-Idursulfase Serum Antibody Response in Hunter Syndrome Patients
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of anti-idursulfase antibodies on idursulfase safety (measured by infusion related adverse events) between patients who develop anti-idursulfase antibodies and patients who do…
- Trial name
- NCT00882921
- Testing
- Idursulfase
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Brazil and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Pain
Topical Amethocaine Gel for Intramuscular Injection in Term Neonates
This study will examine the efficacy of topical amethocaine gel (Ametop) in decreasing the pain response in term neonates subjected to intramuscular injection for administration of vitamin K.
- Trial name
- NCT00267111
- Testing
- Eucerin plus, Amethocaine gel 4%
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
Umbilical Hernia
Analgesic Efficacy After Umbilical Hernia Repair in Children
Umbilical hernia repair is a common painful outpatient procedure performed in children. Often analgesia for this procedure is provided by using local infiltration of the surgical site by the surgeons and perioperative opioids and…
- Trial name
- NCT00578136
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Comparison of Curosurf and Infasurf in the Treatment of Preterm Infants With Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Premature infants frequently have trouble breathing after birth. If the respiratory disorder is caused by surfactant deficiency or dysfunction, the disease is treated with a medication called surfactant that is given to the…
- Trial name
- NEOSURF (NCT02834624)
- Testing
- Poractant alfa, calfactant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature
Effect of a Vibratory Stimulus on Mitigating Nociception-specific Responses to Skin Puncture in Neonates
The assessment and treatment of pain in neonates remains a challenge. In an effort to improve the quality of care while limiting opioid-related adverse effects, this study aims to determine the efficacy of a non-pharmacological…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature, Pain Perception, Pain Measurement
- Trial name
- NCT04050384
- Testing
- Baby GentleStick
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lance M Relland, MD, PhD
Apnea, Apnea Neonatal
Apnea in Hospitalized Preterm Infants Following the Administration of Routine Childhood Vaccines
A prospective, randomized open-label clinical trial will be conducted from July 2018 to October 2020. Approximately 300 preterm infants will be enrolled across three sites: Duke University Medical Center, the University of North…
- Conditions
- Apnea, Apnea Neonatal, Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT03530124
- Testing
- PCV13, DTaP, HBV
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 223 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Mucopolysaccharidosis II
Iduronate-2-sulfatase Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the administration of iduronate-2-sulfatase enzyme in a weekly or every other week therapy frequency is safe and efficacious in patients with MPS II.
- Trial name
- NCT00069641
- Testing
- Iduronate-2-sulfatase enzyme replacement therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Brazil and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Respiratory Insufficiency
Nasal High Frequency Ventilation in Preterm Infants: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to test whether application of high frequency ventilation through a nasal tube can lower blood carbon dioxide levels in stable preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Respiratory Insufficiency, Apnea of Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT00296231
- Testing
- Nasal high frequency ventilation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Tarah T Colaizy
Health Education, Sudden Infant Death
Study of the Impact of Parental Note Taking on the Effectiveness of Anticipatory Guidance
The delivery of anticipatory guidance is an essential component of pediatric practice. Given the large amount of information to be shared during each encounter and the limited time available, there is a need for an effective and…
- Trial name
- NCT01014169
- Testing
- Note taking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center