Clinical trials: Labor Delivery
Hyperinsulinemia, Miscarriages
Maternal Lifestyle and Neonatal Hypoglycemia
tPA has a pivotal role in placentation, mediationg activation of growth factors, such as vascular endothelial growth factor and brain-derived neurotrophic factor, degradation of extracellular matrix and basement membrane…
- Conditions
- Hyperinsulinemia, Miscarriages, Pregnancy, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- NCT01409382
- Testing
- Daily brisk walking plus a carbohydrate-restricted diet
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 480 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital dos Servidores do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
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
Twin; Complicating Pregnancy, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Prophylactic Methylergonovine for Twin Cesarean
Obstetrical hemorrhage (excessive bleeding related to pregnancy) is a leading cause of maternal morbidity (disease or symptom of disease) and mortality (death) worldwide with a significantly higher frequency and severity…
- Trial name
- NCT05772156
- Testing
- Methylergonovine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
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
Premature Birth, Absorption; Chemicals
17OHP-C Dosing Among Obese Pregnant Women
Emergency data suggest 17OHP-C may be less efficacious in obese women. Since obesity is associated with lower levels of plasma 17OHP-C, the investigator hypothesize that higher doses of 17OHP-C may help to prevent spontaneous PTB…
- Trial name
- NCT03433040
- Testing
- 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Capronate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Labour Pain
Non-pharmacological Resources in Assisting Labor
The proposed project will be conducted to evaluate the influence of application resources associated with non-pharmacological during labor for pain relief and accelerated phase of expansion.
- Trial name
- NCT01389128
- Testing
- Non-pharmacological resources, Routine care
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Relief During the Active Phase of Labor
The objective of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for pain relief in the early active phase of labor.
- Trial name
- NCT01600495
- Testing
- Experimental TENS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
PreTerm Birth
Feasibility of Vaginal Progesterone to Reduce HIV-Associated Preterm Birth
More than 1.5 million HIV-infected women become pregnant each year. Approximately half have access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), but all are at increased risk of preterm birth (PTB).
- Trial name
- VP (NCT02970552)
- Testing
- Vaginal Progesterone
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Prematurity, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Formation in Newborn Infants at Risk for Inflammatory Syndromes
The purpose of this study is to characterize the time to maturation of neutrophil extracellular trap(NET) formation capability in polymorphonuclear leukocytes(PMNs) isolated from newborn premature and term infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01106209
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Preterm Labor, Preterm Birth
Use of Placental Alpha Microglobulin-1(PAMG-1) to Diagnose Premature Rupture of Membranes in Pregnant Women
The study is to evaluate the accuracy of a test device called "PAMG-1" to see if a pregnant women has ruptured membranes in comparison to standardly used testing methods.
- Trial name
- PAMG-1 (NCT03715530)
- Testing
- PAMG-1 immunoassay
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Mark Santillan
Preterm Infant
Trial to Improve Multisensory Neural Processing, Language & Motor Outcomes in Preterm Infants
Every year, almost all of ½ million infants born prematurely in the US and 15 million worldwide suffer from abnormal brain maturation resulting from interactions between immaturity and atypical sensory experiences after birth.
- Trial name
- NCT03232931
- Testing
- Therapist skin-to-skin Care, Contingent parent's voice exposure, Parental skin-to-skin care
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infants, Very Low Birth Weight Baby
Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) as an Adjunct to Neonatal Resuscitation
This study hopes to determine whether nitric oxide along with oxygen during the first 20 minutes of life in infants needing help with breathing will reduce the percentage and total exposure to oxygen during that time frame.
- Trial name
- iNO (NCT01220687)
- Testing
- iNO, Nitrogen
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Premature Infant
NEC Screening Abdominal Radiograph vs Bowel Ultrasound in Preemies
The overall primary objective is to establish the feasibility and pilot the design and delivery of a diagnostic randomized controlled trial (RCT) of BUS (bowel ultrasound) for NEC evaluation which will lead to a successful…
- Trial name
- NCT03963011
- Testing
- Bowel Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Obesity, Labor Induction
Cervical Ripening for Obese Women: A Randomized, Comparative Effectiveness Trial
Obese pregnant women (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) are more likely than their normal-weight counterparts to require induction of labor because of increased rates of obstetric complications including pregnancy related hypertensive disorders…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Labor Induction, Cesarean Delivery
- Trial name
- CROWN (NCT02639429)
- Testing
- Vaginal Misoprostol, Foley Balloon + Vaginal Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Pregnancy, Obstetric Labor
Fetal ST Segment and T Wave Analysis in Labor
The purpose of this research is to test a new instrument, called a fetal STAN monitor, that may be used during labor to monitor the electrical activity of the baby's heart.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Obstetric Labor, Parturition
- Trial name
- STAN (NCT01131260)
- Testing
- fetal STAN monitor
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11,108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The George Washington University Biostatistics Center
Premature Birth
Neonatal Resuscitation - Sustained Inflations
This study compares a fifteen second sustained inflation (SI) to five repeated two - three second 'inflation breaths' during resuscitation at delivery of infants born prematurely.
- Trial name
- NCT02967562
- Testing
- Inflation Breaths, Sustained Inflation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- King's College London
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
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
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Anti-inflammatory Treatment at the Onset of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in Preterm Infants
Despite modern medical advances, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) remains a significant problem in neonatal intensive care units (ICUs).
- Trial name
- steroids/NEC (NCT01156480)
- Testing
- hydrocortisone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Endeavor Health
Analgesia, Obstetrical, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Prospective Effect of Intravenous Ketorolac on Opioid Use, EBL and Complications Following Cesarean Delivery
In this randomized, double-blind control trial to evaluate the effect of ketorolac given at the time of cord clamp has on estimated blood loss and postcesarean pain control.
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Obstetrical, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Opioid Use, Nonsteroidals (NSAIDs)Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT02509312
- Testing
- Ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center