Clinical trials: Newborn Infant
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
Labor; Forced or Induced, Affecting Fetus or Newborn
Foley With Oxytocin Versus Foley no Oxytocin for Induction of Labor
The overall purpose of this study is to determine if adding oxytocin to a Foley catheter for induction of labor will increase the rate of delivery within 24 hours stratified by parity.
- Trial name
- NOFOX (NCT02273115)
- Testing
- Oxytocin, Transcervical Foley catheter
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 323 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Preterm Infants
Randomized Study of Weekly Erythropoietin Dosing in Preterm Infants
Preterm infants are a risk for multiple transfusions, and the administration of human recombinant erythropoietin (Epo) has been shown to decrease transfusion requirements.
- Trial name
- NCT01235923
- Testing
- three times weekly Epo, weekly Epo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Congenital Hyperinsulinism
Effect of Exendin-(9-39) on Fasting Adaptation and Protein Sensitivity
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of exendin-(9-39) on fasting blood glucose and protein induced hypoglycemia on subjects with Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- Trial name
- NCT00897676
- Testing
- Exendin-(9-39)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Diva De Leon
Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy, Neonatal Encephalopathy
Neonatal Erythropoietin And Therapeutic Hypothermia Outcomes in Newborn Brain Injury (NEATO)
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a condition of reduced blood and oxygen flow to a baby's brain near the time of birth, may cause death or neurologic disability.
- Conditions
- Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy, Neonatal Encephalopathy, Birth Asphyxia
- Trial name
- NEATO (NCT01913340)
- Testing
- Erythropoietin, Normal saline
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Hyperlipidemias
Measure Liver Fat Content After ISIS 301012 (Mipomersen) Administration
This study will assess what, if any, effect that ISIS 301012 (mipomersen) has on liver triglyceride content in multiple groups of subjects with varying degrees of risk for hepatic steatosis.
- Conditions
- Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Hyperlipidemias, Metabolic Diseases, Hypolipoproteinemia
- Trial name
- NCT00362180
- Testing
- mipomersen
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kastle Therapeutics, LLC
Labor; Forced or Induced, Affecting Fetus or Newborn, Pregnancy
A Comparison of Oral Misoprostol and Vaginal Misoprostol for Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor
The purpose of this study is to study if misoprostol administered orally is at least as effective as misoprostol administered vaginally for cervical ripening and the induction of labor.
- Trial name
- NCT02777190
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Acute Uncomplicated Falciparum Malaria
Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Artemether-lumefantrine Dispersible Tablet in the Treatment of Malaria in Infants < 5 kg
The purpose of the study is to obtain efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetic (PK) data following treatment with artemether-lumefantrine dispersible tablet in infants < 5 kg of body weight (BW) with uncomplicated falciparum malaria.
- Trial name
- NCT01619878
- Testing
- Artemether-lumefantrine (COA566)
- Where
- 7 sites in Benin, Burkina Faso and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Safety and Efficacy Study of Asfotase Alfa in Severely Affected Infants With Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
This clinical trial studies the safety and efficacy of asfotase alfa in infants and young children with infantile onset HPP.
- Trial name
- NCT00744042
- Testing
- asfotase alfa
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Infantile Colic
Preliminary Efficacy and Safety Study of Oral Nepadutant in Infant Colic
This phase IIa study is designed as a multi-centre, multinational, randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled study in three parallel groups, with the aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Nepadutant given at two oral…
- Trial name
- no-cry (NCT01258153)
- Testing
- Nepadutant oral solution
- Where
- 9 sites in Germany, Poland and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Menarini Group
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
Use of SVS Device to Improve Outcomes for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome.
Maternal use and addiction to opioids has resulted in an unprecedented rise in drug withdrawal complications in newborns known as neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), also referred to as neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).
- Trial name
- NCT04834297
- Testing
- Prapela SVS mattress
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Cystic Fibrosis
Effect of Lucinactant on Mucus Clearance in Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease
Mucus clearance is impaired in cystic fibrosis. Inhaled surfactants may reduce adhesive forces between mucus and airway surfaces and improve mucus clearance. This in turn my improve lung health.
- Trial name
- NCT00934362
- Testing
- Lucinactant first
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Cardiovascular Insufficiency
Hydrocortisone for Term Hypotension
This trial will evaluate the effects of a 7-day course of hydrocortisone therapy on short-term morbidity, cardiovascular function, long-term neurodevelopment, and mortality in critically ill, term and late preterm infants…
- Trial name
- NCT01954056
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Infantile Colic, Colic, Infantile
Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Bifidobacterium BB-12® in the Treatment of Infantile Colic
This is a single-center, randomized, double blind controlled study to investigate the effects of Bifidobacterium, BB-12® versus placebo in a study group of pediatric patients with infantile colic.
- Trial name
- NCT03434249
- Testing
- Bifidobacterium, BB-12® (Bifidolactis Infant)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- SOFAR S.p.A.
Pain
"Lidocaine 4% Cream (LMX4) vs Placebo for Pain Due to Lumbar Puncture in Infants 0-60 Days of Age."
The study's hypothesis is LMX4 cream, a topical anesthetic cream, will reduce the pain of infants undergoing Lumbar Puncture (spinal tap).
- Trial name
- NCT00533468
- Testing
- Lidocaine Cream 4%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
A Safety and Efficacy Study of Lucinactant for Inhalation in Preterm Neonates 26 to 32 Weeks Gestational Age
This study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of lucinactant for inhalation in conjunction with nCPAP, in comparison to nCPAP alone, in preterm neonates with RDS, as assessed by the incidence of and time to respiratory…
- Trial name
- NCT04264156
- Testing
- Lucinactant for Inhalation, nCPAP Only
- Where
- 3 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Windtree Therapeutics
Total Parenteral Nutrition-induced Cholestasis, Cholestasis
Compassionate Use of Omegaven in Children
This is a single-assignment study to evaluate whether Omegaven (IV fish oil) is effective at treating liver disease in children on long-term IV nutrition.
- Conditions
- Total Parenteral Nutrition-induced Cholestasis, Cholestasis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroschisis
- Trial name
- NCT02370251
- Testing
- Omegaven
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Cystic Fibrosis
Improving Vitamin D Status In Cystic Fibrosis
The purpose of this study is to establish an effective method to correct vitamin D deficiency in subjects with cystic fibrosis. The investigators will examine cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol and UV light.
- Trial name
- NCT00450073
- Testing
- ergocalciferol (vitamin D2), Sperti Del Sol Lamp, Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Atlanta VA Medical Center
Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Comparison of Two Treatment Regimens to Reduce PA Infection in Children With Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic disease that significantly affects an individual's lung function. Antibiotic medications have been proven effective at reducing Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) infection, which is one of the main…
- Trial name
- EPIC (NCT00097773)
- Testing
- Tobramycin solution for inhalation (TOBI), Oral ciprofloxacin
- Where
- 54 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 304 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Whole Genome Sequencing
South-seq: Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Sequencing for Newborn Nurseries in the South
2,000 infants with signs suggestive of a genetic disorder being treated at a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in which African-American and rural populations are highly represented will be enrolled.
- Trial name
- NCT03842995
- Testing
- Genetic Counselor, Trained Healthcare Provider
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 477 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham