Clinical trials: Labor, Obstetric
Anemia of Prematurity
The Effect of Blood Transfusion on Blood Flow to the Intestines of Premature Infants
The purpose of the study is to see if a blood transfusion changes how fast blood flows to the intestines of a premature baby. Blood flow is measured by an ultrasound test.
- Trial name
- NCT00167388
- Testing
- feed during blood transfusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
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
Premature Birth
Feeding and Transition to Home for Preterms at Social Risk
Premature infants are at high risk of suboptimal health and development. This randomized clinical trial evaluated the impact of a developmentally based intervention, H-HOPE (Hospital-home transition: optimizing prematures'…
- Trial name
- H-HOPE (NCT02041923)
- Testing
- H-HOPE, Attention Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Preterm Birth
Trial of the Use of Antenatal Corticosteroids in Developing Countries
Multi-country two-arm, parallel cluster randomized controlled trial to reduce neonatal mortality through increasing the rate of antenatal corticosteroid administration to eligible women.
- Trial name
- ACT (NCT01084096)
- Testing
- Increasing use of Antenatal Corticosteroids (ACS)
- Where
- 7 sites in Argentina, Guatemala and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 103,117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Global Network for Women's and Children's Health
Respiratory Compliance, Functional Residual Capacity
Rescue Antenatal Steroids and Pulmonary Function Tests in Preterm Infants
One course of steroids given to a mother before a premature delivery helps the lungs of the premature infant and decreases breathing problems.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Compliance, Functional Residual Capacity, Pulmonary Function Testing
- Trial name
- NCT00669383
- Testing
- betamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Postpartum Depression, Small for Gestational Age at Delivery
Happy Mother-Healthy Baby: An Anxiety-focused Early Prenatal Intervention
In the proposed study the investigators will develop an early prenatal preventive intervention targeting anxiety and conduct a randomized controlled trial in Pakistan to test its efficacy in reducing generalized anxiety disorder…
- Conditions
- Postpartum Depression, Small for Gestational Age at Delivery, Preterm Birth, Anxiety
- Trial name
- HMHB (NCT03880032)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention for Anxiety
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Postpartum Hemorrhage, Pain
Do Elastic Abdominal Binders Reduce Post Operative Pain and Blood Loss?
This is a pilot study investigating the use of abdominal binders after cesarean sections. The researchers are testing whether elastic abdominal binders improve postoperative pain control and reduce postoperative blood loss.
- Trial name
- NCT01786330
- Testing
- Procare abdominal binder, Standard of Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zachary Kuhlmann, DO
Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight <2500 Grams
Reducing Preterm Births in Underserved Pregnant Women
Timely screening and management of modifiable conditions can reduce preterm births, yet providing effective prenatal risk management systems to meet the unique needs of medically underserved populations is complex.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight <2500 Grams, Verylow Birthweight <1500 Grams
- Trial name
- NCT01344616
- Testing
- lifestyle support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 482 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PHCC LP
Herpes Simplex Virus, Neonatal Sepsis
A Study to Describe the Pharmacokinetics of Acyclovir in Premature Infants (PTN_Acyclo)
Acyclovir is a drug used to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in babies. Appropriate dosing of acyclovir is known for adults and children but acyclovir has not been adequately studied in full-term or premature neonates.
- Trial name
- NCT00942084
- Testing
- Acyclovir
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Phillip Brian Smith
Obstetric Labor, Premature
Magnesium Sulfate Versus Nifedipine for the Acute Tocolysis of Preterm Labor: A Prospective, Randomized Trial
To compare intravenous magnesium sulfate to oral nifedipine for acute tocolysis of preterm labor
- Trial name
- NCT00185900
- Testing
- Magnesium Sulfate, Nifedipine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Respiratory Tract Diseases
Nasal HFOV Versus Nasal CPAP to Reduce Post-extubation pCO2
To investigate whether nasal high frequency oscillation ventilation (nHFOV) immediately after extubation reduces the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (paCO2) at 72 hours after extubation in comparison with nasal…
- Trial name
- NCT02340299
- Testing
- nHFOV, nCPAP
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Heart Rate Variability, Preterm Infant
Skin to Skin and Heart Rate Variability
The objective of this study is to monitor heart rate variability in preterm infants receiving respiratory support, including conventional mechanical ventilation, during skin-to-skin care.
- Trial name
- NCT05018910
- Testing
- Skin to Skin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Preterm Birth, Tube Feeding
Maternal Role in Oral Feed Establishment in Preterm Neonates
Hypothesis Preterm babies who receive sensory motor stimulation from their mothers as compared to trained nurses will 1. Start taking oral feed at the same time as compared to control group 2.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Tube Feeding, Swallowing Disorder, Maternal Care Patterns
- Trial name
- NCT05484726
- Testing
- perioral sensory motor stimulation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fatima Memorial Hospital
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Study of Nasal Ventilation In Preterm Infants To Decrease Time on The Respirator
Very premature infants often cannot breathe on their own and require assistance with a respirator. Conventional respirators deliver air or oxygen via a breathing tube placed through the mouth to the airway (endotracheal tube).
- Trial name
- NCT01440647
- Testing
- Extubation to NIPPV, Extubation to CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Infant, Preterm
Randomized Crossover Study of Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) in Preterm Infants
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) will allow to lower the ventilator pressure at equivalent fractions of inspiratory oxygen (FiO2) and partial pressure of CO2 of…
- Trial name
- NCT01389882
- Testing
- neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) ventilator mode
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Premature Birth of Newborn
The Developmental Effects of NICU Positioning
The purpose of this study is to investigate the developmental effects of two different types of positioning used with premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT01628510
- Testing
- Dandle Roo/Dandle Wrap, Traditional NICU Positioning
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Vasa Previa
Optimal Management of Vasa Previa Study - A Retrospective Study
This is a multicenter retrospective observational study of women diagnosed with a vasa previa during pregnancy or at delivery who delivered between 2000 and 2012.
- Trial name
- VasaPrevia (NCT01977040)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Obstetrix Medical Group
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage With Tranexamic Acid
Postpartum hemorrhage is a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality and is worldwide. TXA has recently been proven to reduce mortality when given to women in setting of diagnosed PPH.
- Trial name
- NCT03287336
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity
BPD Saturation TARgeting
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), or chronic lung disease of prematurity, affects nearly half of extremely preterm infants.This study evaluates the use of supplemental oxygen to manage infants with established BPD.
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity, Chronic Lung Disease
- Trial name
- BPD STAR (NCT03385330)
- Testing
- LOWER oxygen saturation target group, HIGHER oxygen saturation target group
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Prematurity; Extreme
Use of NIRS in Preterm Population Born at Altitude
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), is a technology that can provide continuous, non-invasive monitoring of oxygenation in tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT04639583
- Testing
- Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) utilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico