Clinical trials: Labor and Delivery
Depression, Preterm Delivery
Comparing Effectiveness of Treating Depression With & Without Comorbidity to Improve Fetal Health
Depression during pregnancy is prevalent (15-20%) and has an adverse impact on fetal outcomes including preterm delivery (PTD) and low birthweight (LBW).
- Trial name
- PCORIPTD (NCT02371356)
- Volunteers
- 91,084 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Candida Infection, Premature Infant
Effect of Medium Chain Triglyceride Intake on Colonization of Preterm Infants With Candida
This study evaluates whether adding a dietary supplement similar to coconut oil (MCT oil) to feedings in premature infants will reduce the amount of yeast (Candida) detectable in their stool.
- Trial name
- NCT03630770
- Testing
- Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Joseph Bliss
Respiratory Distress Syndrome of Prematurity (Surfactant Dysfunction), Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Trial of Late Surfactant to Prevent BPD: A Pilot Study in Ventilated Preterm Neonates Receiving Inhaled Nitric Oxide
The purpose of this study is to determine if the combination of late doses of Infasurf with inhaled nitric oxide will interact to improve the surfactant function and thus the respiratory status and outcome of treated infants.
- Trial name
- TOLSURFPilot (NCT00569530)
- Testing
- Infasurf (ONY Inc.)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Roberta Ballard
Premature Infants
A Randomized Trial of Outpatient Oxygen Weaning Strategies in Premature Infants
The investigators hypothesize that Recorded Home Oximetry (RHO) utilization will not increase rates of respiratory-related re-hospitalizations and ED visits, and will not impair growth compared to standard oxygen management…
- Trial name
- NCT01994954
- Testing
- RHO
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant (ELBW)
Effective Approaches & Strategies to Ease Off Nasal CPAP In Preterm Infants
Though Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP) is a commonly used form of non-invasive neonatal respiratory support, the optimal method of weaning off NCPAP is not well established.
- Conditions
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant (ELBW), BronchoPulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- EASEOFFNCPAP (NCT02819050)
- Testing
- NCPAP
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Infant Development, Infant,Premature
Movement-based Infant Intervention
The objective is to pilot test the effectiveness of an evidence-based intervention to promote positive neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants at risk for developmental delay.
- Conditions
- Infant Development, Infant,Premature, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age
- Trial name
- NCT03082313
- Testing
- Movement Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Labor Pain, Pregnancy
Neuraxial Versus Systemic Analgesia for Latent Phase Labor Effect on Rate of Operative Delivery
The purpose of this study in nulliparous women undergoing induction of labor is to determine whether initiation of neuraxial analgesia compared to systemic opioid analgesia early in labor (< 4 cm cervical dilation)affects the…
- Trial name
- NCT00380978
- Testing
- combined spinal epidural analgesia, late analgesia (systemic)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,026 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Prematurity, Respiratory Insufficiency
Inhaled Prostaglandin E1 (IPGE1) for Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (NHRF)
This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) on the use of Inhaled prostaglandin E1 (IPGE1) in Neonatal Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (NHRF).
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Respiratory Insufficiency, Pulmonary Hypertension, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
- Trial name
- NCT01467076
- Testing
- Aerosolized Normal Saline, Inhaled PGE1
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Premature Birth
Fathers and Late Preterm Babies Study
The purpose of this study is to test an educational intervention for first-time fathers of late preterm (34 to 36 weeks gestation) infants.
- Trial name
- FLPTB (NCT01056653)
- Testing
- Standard Dose, High Dose, Comparison Group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Length of Pregnancy Prolongation in Hours
Antibiotics and the Prolongation of Pregnancy in Preterm Labor With an Advanced Cervical Exam
Preterm birth remains a major health concern affecting up to 12% of all live births prior to 37 weeks gestation. As preterm birth can often be associated with infection our proposal is to evaluate in a randomized fashion…
- Trial name
- NCT00589329
- Testing
- erythromycin and metronidazole (antibiotics)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Fetus or Neonate Affected by Maternal Epidural Anesthesia During Labor and Delivery
Pulse Pressure and Post-epidural Fetal Heart Rate Changes
Epidural anesthesia, the most common method of pain control in labor, can contribute to alterations in maternal blood pressure and/or fetal heart rate changes.
- Trial name
- NCT02565485
- Testing
- Lactated Ringer's
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Low Milk Supply
Enhancing Breast Milk Production With Domperidone in Mothers of Preterm Neonates
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Domperidone in those mothers who are identified as having difficulty with breast milk production to meet the nutritional needs of their infant in the neonatal…
- Trial name
- EMPOWER (NCT01512225)
- Testing
- Domperidone maleate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
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, Anemia
Transfusions and Nitric Oxide Level in Preterm Infants
The purpose of this study is to better understand S-nitrosohemeglobin (SNO-Hb) in transfused blood of extremely preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Anemia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Trial name
- NCT00787124
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Prematurity
Brain Imaging and Developmental Follow up of Infants Treated With Erythropoietin
Approximately 60,000 premature infants are born each year who weigh less than 1,500 grams,many of whom sustain brain damage because of their prematurity.
- Trial name
- BRITE (NCT01207778)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Postdural Puncture Headache, Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache
Incidence of Headache Following an Unintentional Dural Puncture
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of intrathecal morphine administration following an unintentional dural puncture, to decrease the incidence of post dural puncture headaches (PDPH) in obstetric patients.
- Conditions
- Postdural Puncture Headache, Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
- Trial name
- NCT01977898
- Testing
- Morphine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Extreme Prematurity
Preterm Erythropoietin Neuroprotection Trial (PENUT Trial)
Recombinant human erythropoietin (Epo) is a promising novel neuroprotective agent. Epo decreases neuronal programmed cell death resulting from brain injury; it has anti-inflammatory effects, increases neurogenesis, and protects…
- Trial name
- PENUT (NCT01378273)
- Testing
- Epo, Control
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 941 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Trial II of Lung Protection With Azithromycin in the Preterm Infant
The hypothesis of this study is that administration of azithromycin to ventilated premature infants will decrease the incidence and severity of BPD.
- Trial name
- NCT00319956
- Testing
- Azithromycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Hubert Ballard
Preterm Birth
Oral Progesterone for Prevention of Preterm Birth
To evaluate whether daily oral micronized progesterone is effective in preventing recurrent spontaneous preterm birth (RSPB) and whether micronized progesterone use increases maternal serum progesterone levels.
- Trial name
- NCT01180296
- Testing
- oral micronized progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Fetal Medicine Foundation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Prematurity
Early Versus Late Use of Ibuprofen for Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Closure
The primary objective is to evaluate the Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure rate of early vs. late use of Ibuprofen (Ibu). The investigators believe that early use of Ibu will have a higher PDA closure rate than later use of…
- Trial name
- NCT00833365
- Testing
- Ibuprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah