Clinical trials: Low; Birthweight
Fungal Infections Systemic
Oral Nystatin Prophylaxis to Prevent Systemic Fungal Infection in Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants
This study determines the effectiveness of oral nystatin as prophylaxis in order to prevent systemic fungal infection in very low birth weight preterm neonates.
- Trial name
- NCT03390374
- Testing
- Nystatin Oral
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital
Growth Failure, CLABSI - Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection
The Effect of Early Versus Standard Central Line Removal on Growth of Very Low Birth Weight Premature Infants
This study compares two different regimens of a central line removal in respect to weight at 36 weeks postmenstrual age in very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT03730883
- Testing
- Central line removal at 100ml/kg/day., Central line removal at 140ml/kg/day.
- Where
- 4 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 214 people
- Sponsor
- Princess Anna Mazowiecka Hospital, Warsaw, Poland
Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Periventricular Leukomalacia
Prediction of Brain Injury in Premature Infants
Extremely low birth weight (ELBW), birth weight less than or equal to 1000 g, infants are at high risk for developing brain injury in the first week of life.
- Conditions
- Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Periventricular Leukomalacia, Brain Injury, Extreme Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT02814383
- Testing
- Brain Monitoring Platform
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Calcium Deficiency
Identifying Vitamin D Deficiency in Very Low Birth Weight Infant (VLBW) Infants Part 2
This study is to determine the amount of vitamin D required for a very low birth weight infant to reach vitamin D sufficiency and achieve optimal calcium health and bone growth.
- Conditions
- Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Calcium Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01363167
- Testing
- 400 IU Cholecalciferol- Vitamin D Daily
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Work of Breathing in Premature Infants at Discharge
The purpose of this study is to compare how premature infants who required oxygen for at least 28 days during their time in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) breathe at discharge compared to premature infants who did not…
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT03682575
- Testing
- Enrollment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Individualized Fortification of Human Milk for Infants Born ≤ 1250 g (MaxiMoM-InForM)
Very low birth weight infants have increased nutritional needs. Extra nutrients are added to their human milk feeds to help improve their nutritional status, growth and neurodevelopment.
- Trial name
- NCT05308134
- Testing
- Standard fortification, Target fortification, BUN adjustable fortification
- Where
- 20 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 615 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Liquid Preterm Formula Versus Powdered Human Milk Fortifier in VLBW Infants
This study aims to compare the short-term effects on growth and feeding tolerance of a liquid high calorie formula added to human milk versus powdered human milk fortifier in small preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT00760942
- Testing
- Similac special care 30, Similac human milk fortifier
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Birth Weight <2500gm, Genitourinary Tract Infection
Prebiotic in Preventing Low Birth Weight
More than 20 million infants worldwide, representing 16 per cent of all births, are born with low birth weight, 96 per cent of them in developing countries.
- Trial name
- NCT02721225
- Testing
- Fructooligosaccharide, Pocari-Sweat
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Fetal Growth Retardation
Study to Examine Insulin Resistance During Growth Hormone Treatment for Short Stature Due to Low Birthweight
Insulin resistance is common among children with low birthweight. Moreover, growth hormone treatment for ensuing short stature also causes insulin resistance. Our objective is to examine these processes.
- Trial name
- NCT00120497
- Testing
- somatropin (rDNA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
Surfactant Therapy Via Supraglottic Airway to Preterm Neonates With RDS in Vietnam
Preterm babies often have trouble breathing because their lungs are not fully developed. This condition is called respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). A medicine called surfactant helps their lungs open up and work better.
- Trial name
- NEOSURF (NCT07098910)
- Testing
- Surfactant Administration Through Laryngeal or Supraglottic Airways (SALSA), Intubation - Surfactant administration - Extubation (INSURE)
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 440 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Treating the Resistant Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Persistent postnatal ductal patency may have significant adverse hemodynamic effects, frequently necessitating therapeutic intervention in order to facilitate ductal closure.
- Trial name
- NCT00616382
- Testing
- Indomethacin, Pentoxifylline
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Preterm Birth
LISA vs INSURE in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants. A Manikin Study
This is an unblinded, randomized, controlled, crossover (AB/BA) trial of surfactant treatment with LISA vs. INSURE in a manikin simulating an extremely low birth weight infant.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Preterm Birth, Surfactant Deficiency Syndrome Neonatal
- Trial name
- NCT04944108
- Testing
- LISA approach, Insure approach
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Padova
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Neonatal Hypoglycemia
Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Preterm Infants
Neonatal hypoglycemia is associated with brain injury and impaired neurodevelopment outcomes in very low birth weight infants (VLBWI).
- Trial name
- CGM&VLBWI (NCT02583776)
- Testing
- Unblinded - CGM, Blinded - CGM
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Padova
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Delivery Room CPAP in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
This pilot study was designed to determine the feasibility of randomizing extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants <28 weeks' gestation who required resuscitation to one of two resuscitation methods, either: (a) 100% oxygen by…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- DR-CPAP (NCT01223274)
- Testing
- CPAP/PEEP, Standard management practices
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Very Preterm Maturity of Infant, The Risk Factors for Improving the Prognosis of VLBW Infants
Analyses of Anemia in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Infants.
To study and analyze the association of the severity of anemia with neonatal morbidity and the risk factors of anemia in ealry life (less than 3 days of life) among the very low birth weight (VLBW) infants.
- Trial name
- NCT05949788
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Shenzhen Bao'an Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Growth and Microbiome Development in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Fed Primarily Mother's Own Milk vs. Donor Human Milk
A study to compare growth, development of the intestinal bacterial environment, and other short term outcomes in groups of babies fed primarily their own mother's milk compared to those who receive primarily donor human milk.
- Trial name
- NCT02573779
- Testing
- Observational - no intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Premature Infant, Non-invasive Respiratory Support
Feeding Premature Infants During Non-invasive Respiratory Support
A randomized control trial comparing bolus gavage feeds to continuous feed among premature infants supported by non-invasive respiratory support
- Trial name
- NCT03852641
- Testing
- Length of feeding
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Paracetamol Versus Ibuprofen for PDA Closure
Comparison between the safety and efficacy of oral paracetamol and oral ibuprofen in treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in premature infants
- Trial name
- NCT03265782
- Testing
- ibuprofen, paracetamol
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Prematurity, VLBW - Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Self Regulated Physical Activity and Bone Growth Enhancement in Premature Infants
Premature very low birth weight (VLBW) infants were placed in two groups matched for birth age. The control group received traditional joint compression exercises designed to decrease bone density loss.
- Trial name
- NCT03884322
- Testing
- Prepod, Joint compression exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Asante Health System
Liver Disease
Half-life of Plasma Phytosterols in Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants With Parenteral Nutrition-associated Cholestasis
Parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis (PNAC) is one of the most common complications resulting from administration of parenteral nutrition in neonates.
- Trial name
- NCT02947594
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Università Politecnica delle Marche