Clinical trials: Low Birth Weight Infant
Premature Infants
Targeted Protein Fortification in Extremely Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants
While new innovations in the care of extremely premature infants have led to decreased morbidity and mortality, poor postnatal growth remains as a major challenge.
- Trial name
- NCT02943746
- Testing
- Standard Protein Diet, High Protein Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Prematurity
Oral Vitamin A Supplementation for Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Infants
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains a major complication of very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants. Vitamin A is essential for lung development and epithelial integrity, and deficiency has been associated with an…
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Prematurity, Very Low Birth Weight
- Trial name
- VITA-BPD (NCT07577180)
- Testing
- Vitamin A
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- Erhan Calisici
Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants, Hypernatremia
Use of Sterile Water Feeds for Treatment of Hypernatremia in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
The improved survival rate of extremely low birth weight(ELBW)infants has resulted in new fluid and electrolyte problems that have not been encountered previously,in particular electrolyte imbalance.
- Trial name
- NCT01219179
- Testing
- Sterile water feedings
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Fluid Balance Study in Sick Neonates
The purpose of this study is to determine if routinely recording fluid balance in sick neonates admitted to the pediatric ward is reliable and useful. The investigators' hypothesis is that it is not useful and reliable.
- Trial name
- NCT00962754
- Testing
- physician no insight in the fluid balance chart
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Princess Amalia Children's Clinic
Prematurity
Human Milk Cream as a Caloric Supplement in Pre-Term Infants
Human milk is commonly considered to have 20 calories per ounce (kcal/oz). However, studies show that up to 65% of human milk may be less than the expected 20 kcal/oz which can greatly affect an infant's growth.
- Trial name
- NCT01487928
- Testing
- Human Milk Cream
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
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
Premature Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight
Time to Accurate Heart Rate on Neonatal Outcomes
The goal of this trial is to compare the time to first heart rate displayed for iRes Warmer with ResusView and using iRes Warmer without ResusView when used in the resuscitation (e.g.
- Conditions
- Premature Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight, Extreme Prematurity
- Trial name
- GE-EKG (NCT04587934)
- Testing
- iRes Warmer with ResusView, iRes Warmer without ResusView
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Sharp HealthCare
Infection
Dynamics of the Microbiome in the Premature Infant
The purpose of the study is to describe the dynamics of the microbiome in the premature infant as a means to adapt the premature infant gut to affect better health outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT02121938
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal, Jaundice, Neonatal
Trial of Aggressive Versus Conservative Phototherapy in Infants <1,000 Grams Birth Weight
This multi-center, randomized clinical trial compared different bilirubin levels as thresholds for timing of phototherapy in extremely low birth weight infants.
- Conditions
- Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal, Jaundice, Neonatal, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
- Trial name
- Phototherapy (NCT00114543)
- Testing
- Aggressive Phototherapy 501-750g, Aggressive Phototherapy 751-1000g, Conservative Phototherapy 501-750g
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,974 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Low Birth Weight, Small for Gestational Age
Epigenetic Markers of B-Cell Function in Low Birth Weight Infants
Low birth weight (LBW) status (< 10% for gestational age at birth) is associated with increased risk for diseases such as type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and coronary artery disease…
- Conditions
- Low Birth Weight, Small for Gestational Age, Immunodeficiency
- Trial name
- NCT00925925
- Testing
- Cord blood collection for analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Newborn Morbidity, Newborn Complication
Cord Blood Preptin Levels in Infants
In this study, cord blood preptin levels in infants with high or low birth weight will be compared to those in infants with normal birth weight.
- Trial name
- NCT06880003
- Testing
- During delivery, blood samples will be collected from the umbilical cord
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Konya City Hospital
Oral Colostrum Administration in Very Low Birth Weight Premature Infants
Analysis of the Effects of Oral Colostrum Administration in Premature Infants on the Breastfeeding
In the literature, it is emphasized that oral colostrum administration in very low birth weight infants supported the immune development of the premature newborn, contributed to the development of oral microbiota and reduced the…
- Trial name
- Oral colostrum (NCT04454502)
- Testing
- Oral colostrum administration
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Premature Birth, Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight
Additional Protein Fortification in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
Postnatal growth is a crucial in premature infants as it could be correlated with the long-term cognitive development. Optimal nutritional care is required to reduce the initial weight loss and further growth deficit.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight, Growth Failure
- Trial name
- PROTSUP (NCT02515266)
- Testing
- nutrition: protein intake
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse
Prone Positioning, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Prone Versus Supine Positioning and the Impact on Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Very Low Birth Weight Infants.
In this pilot study, the investigator team aims to evaluate whether standardized prone positioning compared to usual positioning improves moderate to severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) rates as assessed at 36 weeks post…
- Trial name
- NCT04890158
- Testing
- Prone positioning for a total of 6 hours daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Pharmacokinetic Study of Fluconazole in Premature Infants
The purpose of this study is to investigate the pharmacokinetics of fluconazole which is used as prophylaxis of invasive fungal infection in premature infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01683760
- Testing
- Fluconazole
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
LUS AT BIRTH IN INFANTS BORN BEFORE 26 WEEKS
All infants born before 26 weeks born in a hospital included in the registry will receive a LU at birth, before the first dose of surfactant. We will register as well the length of IMV, NIV or the need of IMV in the whole sample.
- Trial name
- MINI-LUS (NCT06394583)
- Testing
- Lung ultrasound
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Andaluz Health Service
Preterm Birth
Effect of Tactile and Kinesthetic Stimulation on Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants
Two groups of preterm infants with birth weight equal to or less than 1500 grams will be studied. One group will receive the standard care and the other will receive standard care plus maternal special tactile stimulation.
- Trial name
- NCT00128141
- Testing
- Tactile stimulus
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- National Bioethics Commission of Brazil
BPD - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, VLBW - Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Duodenal Feeds in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Premature infants have high rates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) due to prematurity of the participants' lungs and the need for prolonged respiratory support.
- Conditions
- BPD - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, VLBW - Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Feeding Disorder Neonatal, Feeding; Difficult, Newborn
- Trial name
- NCT04246333
- Testing
- Mode of Delivery of Feeds
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Premature Birth, Infant, Newborn
Orofacial Development of Preterm and Low Birthweight Infants Versus Term Infants
Preterm infants account for 6 % of all live-births in western societies. Scientific evidence can be found for altered palatal morphology in the short term among preterm children.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Infant, Newborn, Pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT00408746
- Testing
- palatal development
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Prematurity, Oxidant Injury
Use of Blended Oxygen for Delivery Room Resuscitation of Very Low Birth Weight Infants
We propose a preliminary trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of using more restricted oxygen during resuscitation for VLBW infants than is utilized currently in an effort to reduce the oxidant stress of such treatment, and…
- Trial name
- NCT00369720
- Testing
- Titration of oxygen in delivery room
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Neil Finer