Clinical trials: Labor Complications
Neonatal, Premature Birth
Extending CPAP Therapy in Stable Preterm Infants to Increase Lung Growth and Function
This is a study to see if an extra 2 weeks of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in stable preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can cause increased lung growth and lung function in the infants as…
- Conditions
- Neonatal, Premature Birth, Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT04295564
- Testing
- Additional 2 weeks of CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Cynthia McEvoy
Uterine Atony With Hemorrhage
Multimodal Uterotonics at the Time of Cesarean Section in Laboring Patients
Postpartum hemorrhage remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, even in high income countries. Uterine atony is estimated to cause 70-80% of postpartum hemorrhage.
- Trial name
- NCT03904446
- Testing
- Methylergonovine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cynthia Wong
Premature Birth
Cervical Pessary to Prevent Preterm Birth in Singleton Pregnancies With a Sonographically Measured Short Cervix
The purpose of this study is to learn if the Arabin pessary can reduce preterm birth less than 37 weeks 0 days in singleton pregnancies that have a short cervix.
- Trial name
- NCT02357394
- Testing
- Arabin Pessary
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Gene Lee, MD
Placenta, Retained, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Optimisation of the Management of Placental Delivery in Second Trimester Pregnancy Interruption
Interruption of a pregnancy after 14 weeks gestation may be required when the fetus is dead, severely malformed or in cases of maternal illness.
- Trial name
- NCT00120042
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Oxytocin
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 251 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Western Australia
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
Preterm Birth
The Use of Progesterone to Reduce Preterm Birth
Preterm birth is the most common and costly complication in obstetrics. It complicates up to 11 % of all pregnancies and it is responsible for 70% of sick babies.
- Trial name
- NCT00830765
- Testing
- Progesterone (OHP17)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Preterm Birth, Child Development
Preemie Tots: A Pilot Study to Understand the Effects of Prematurity in Toddlerhood
The purpose of this study is to examine whether supplementation with certain polyunsaturated fatty acids can help development and behavior of children born preterm.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Child Development, Child Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT01683565
- Testing
- LCPUFA oil supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Sarah Keim
Prematurity
A Clinical Trial of A Pacifier-Activated Music Player
Neonatal intensive care unit infants are at high risk for oromotor difficulties including poor coordination of sucking swallowing and breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT01600586
- Testing
- Pacifier-Activated-Lullaby system (PAL).
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Uterine Atony, Uterine Atony With Hemorrhage
Calcium Chloride for Prevention of Uterine Atony During Cesarean
In this pilot study, investigators will administer calcium chloride or placebo to pregnant women undergoing Cesarean delivery who have been identified as high risk for hemorrhage due to poor uterine muscle contraction, or atony.
- Conditions
- Uterine Atony, Uterine Atony With Hemorrhage, Cesarean Section Complications
- Trial name
- NCT03867383
- Testing
- Calcium Chloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Laparotomy vs. Drainage for Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis
This study will compare the effectiveness of two surgical procedures -laparotomy versus drainage - commonly used to treat necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or isolated intestinal perforations (IP) in extremely low birth weight…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- NEST (NCT01029353)
- Testing
- Laparotomy, Drainage
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 529 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Premature, Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels
PUFA Supplementation in Premature Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine if buccal administration of a concentrated formulation of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) can help to maintain docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels in extremely low birth…
- Trial name
- NCT01955044
- Testing
- LCPUFA supplement
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Endeavor Health
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture, Labor, Induced/IS
Foley Catheter for Labor Induction in Women With Term and Near Term Membrane Rupture
In women undergoing labor induction for membrane rupture at or near term, we are investigating the addition of a foley catheter placed in the cervix to standard therapy (oxytocin administration) to decrease the time from the…
- Trial name
- NCT00290199
- Testing
- Transcervical Foley catheter
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Postpartum Hemorrhage
The Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in Preventing Postpartum Haemorrhage After Caesarean Section
This study seeks to determine if the using tranexamic acid prophylactically at caesarean section will prevent postpartum haemorrhage which is a major cause of maternal mortality in Zimbabwe and globally.
- Trial name
- ETAPPH (NCT04733157)
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid injection
- Where
- 2 sites in Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 1,226 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zimbabwe
Preterm Delivery
Neonatal Outcome by Reason for Delivery
To determine the rate of Composite Neonatal Morbidity for very preterm babies delivered secondary to preterm labor (PTL) vs. prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM).
- Trial name
- NCT01818518
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 995 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Obstetrix Medical Group
Labor Complications
Randomized Control Trial of Second Stage of Labor
The hypothesis of this study is that extending the second stage of labor beyond current American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggestions can reduce the cesarean delivery rate.
- Trial name
- NCT02101515
- Testing
- Length of Second Stage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH), Bleeding in the Brain
Indomethacin Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage/Intraventricular Hemorrhage (GMH/IVH) Prevention Trial
The purpose of this multicenter trial is to determine if indomethacin prevents bleeding in the brain of very low birth weight preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH), Bleeding in the Brain, Prematurity, Very Low Birth Weight Infants
- Trial name
- NCT00033917
- Testing
- indomethacin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 630 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Infant,Premature, Feeding; Difficult, Newborn
Nifty Feeding Cup Versus Generic Medicine Cup Preterm Infants Who Have Difficulty Breastfeeding
The investigators will establish an evidence base for the Nifty Feeding Cup by evaluating its effectiveness and caregiver satisfaction.
- Trial name
- NCT03280381
- Testing
- Nifty feeding cup, Generic medicine cup
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- PATH
Preterm Birth
EngagINg the COmmunity to Reduce Preterm Birth Via Adherence To an Individualized Prematurity Prevention Plan
The purpose of this study is to determine if INCORPorATe IP3 is feasible prior to a larger trial focused on determining efficacy.
- Trial name
- NCT04933812
- Testing
- Facebook discussions and Virtual group meetings
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
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
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Multi-dose Pharmacokinetics and Dose Ranging of Inositol in Premature Infants (INS-2)
This pilot study is a randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial to measure changes in blood and urine levels of inositol in premature infants at high risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) following repeated doses of…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- INS-2 (NCT01030575)
- Testing
- Inositol lower volume, Inositol mid-level volume, Inositol high volume
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network