Clinical trials: Newborn Morbidity
Cleft Lip and Palate, Maxillary Hypoplasia
Cleft Orthognathic Surgery Versus Distraction Osteogenesis - Which is Better?
Cleft lip and palate patients normally present with a sunken face due to collapse in the middle part of the face and inability of the upper and lower teeth to meet during chewing.
- Trial name
- NCT00930124
- Testing
- Orthognathic surgery, Distraction osteogenesis
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding, Exclusive
Using the Electronic Health Record to Guide Management of Newborn Weight Loss
Weight loss is normal for healthy newborns in the first few days, especially for those exclusively breastfed, who may have low enteral intake for several days.
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding, Exclusive, Morbidity;Perinatal, Feeding, Bottle
- Trial name
- NCT03655314
- Testing
- NEWT, Usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,682 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Maternal Heart Rate
Quantitative Assessment of Signal Loss in Cardiotocography Using External Recording
Signal loss in cardiotocography (CTG) recordings is numerous and frequent, whether due to artifacts in signal acquisition or confusion over inadvertent maternal heart rate recording, with various negative consequences for…
- Trial name
- RCFLoS (NCT06906744)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Maternal Death, Maternal Morbidity
BetterBirth: A Trial of the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist Program
The purpose of this study is to measure the impact of a checklist-based childbirth safety program (the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist Program) on reduction of severe maternal, fetal, and newborn harm in institutional deliveries in…
- Conditions
- Maternal Death, Maternal Morbidity, Stillbirth, Neonatal Death
- Trial name
- BetterBirth (NCT02148952)
- Testing
- WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist Program
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 157,689 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Morbidity;Newborn, Morality
Improving Outcome of Very Preterm Infants Using Collaborative Quality Improvement
A multicenter interventional study using evidence-based collaborative quality improvement to reduce mortality and major morbidities of very preterm infants in six neonatal centers in Shanghai
- Trial name
- NCT04531839
- Testing
- Evidence-based collaborative quality improvement
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
covid19 Infection, Pregnancy Complications
Covid-19 in Pregnancy: a French Population-based Cohort of Women and Newborns
The purpose of this study is to characterize the incidence and clinical features of the maternal COVID 19 infection, as well as the associated morbidity of the mother and the child, in the French context
- Conditions
- covid19 Infection, Pregnancy Complications, Neonatal Complications
- Trial name
- Coropreg (NCT04463758)
- Testing
- An auto-questionnaire comprising three psychometric scales
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 6,015 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The Role of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Airway Mucins and the Microbiome in the Early Prediction of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), the most common respiratory complication of extremely preterm birth, significantly impacts healthcare with high morbidity and mortality rates.
- Trial name
- INFANCY (NCT06342752)
- Testing
- Breath test, Throat swabs, Placental samples
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Fetal Growth Retardation, High-Risk Pregnancy
Routine Ultrasound Screening in the Third Trimester
Late intrauterine growth restriction is infrequently diagnosed with an overall sensitivity of 40 % in low-risk pregnancies. In addition, late intrauterine growth restriction may be associated with intrauterine death and poor…
- Trial name
- RECRET (NCT01594463)
- Testing
- ultrasound examination
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 3,760 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen
Integrated Community-based Intervention Package, Breastfeeding, Exclusive
An Integrated Community-based Intervention Package in Improving Maternal and Neonatal Health Outcomes
This study aims to improve maternal, neonatal and infant health outcomes through an integrated community-based intervention package in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia.
- Conditions
- Integrated Community-based Intervention Package, Breastfeeding, Exclusive, Morbidity;Newborn, Complementary Feeding
- Trial name
- ICBIP-MNH) (NCT05517577)
- Testing
- Behaviour Change Communication and Male involvement intervention
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 624 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jimma University
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Effect of Antenatal Corticosteroids on Neonatal Morbidity.
It will be a randomized controlled trial. There will be two study groups. Study group 1 will be given dexamethasone while study group 2 will be given betamethasone. The control group will be given placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT03446937
- Testing
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection (Medication), Water for injection
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
Hypothermia, Neonatal Outcome
Hypothermia and the Effect of Ambient Temperature 2
Neonatal hypothermia is associated with increased risk of mortality as well as multiple morbidities. The prior HEAT study conducted at our institution showed a difference in neonatal hypothermia with a change in ambient operating…
- Conditions
- Hypothermia, Neonatal Outcome, Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- HEAT2 (NCT03008577)
- Testing
- Change in ambient operating room temperature
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5,221 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dentofacial Deformities, Regional Anesthesia Morbidity
Ultrasound-guided Bilateral Suprazygomatic Maxillary Nerve Block and Bimaxillary Osteotomy
Bimaxillary osteotomy is a surgery procedure of the orthognathic surgery field with the aim to correct dental and facial abnormalities, for both functional and aesthetic cases.
- Trial name
- NCT03913429
- Testing
- Infiltration, Maxillary nerve blockade
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Servei Central d'Anestesiologia
Pregnancy Complications, Pregnancy, High Risk
Active Pregnancy Against COVID-19
Historically and traditionally, the recommendations related to physical exercise during pregnancy have been based more on moral or cultural issues than on scientific evidence.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Complications, Pregnancy, High Risk, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, Newborn Morbidity
- Trial name
- ACPREGCOV (NCT04563065)
- Testing
- Exercise program, Healthy lifestyle advise
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 280 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
Jaundice, Neonatal
Transcutaneous Bilirubinometers in the Community
Jaundice is the most frequent reason for readmission for healthy newborns after discharge from the nursery. In the Capital Health area, around 2.5% (315 babies in 2005) of all healthy newborns were admitted to the hospital for…
- Trial name
- TcB RCT (NCT00735319)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Thyroid, Goiter
Subtotal Versus Total Thyroidectomy for Graves' Disease
The extent of thyroid resection in Graves' disease remains controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate long-term results of bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy versus total thyroidectomy in patients with Graves'…
- Trial name
- NCT01408368
- Testing
- Bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy, Total thyroidectomy
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Jagiellonian University
Brain Injuries, Congenital Heart Disease
Protecting Brains and Saving Futures - the PBSF Protocol
Background: Multiple neonatal disorders are associated with risks of neurological injury. Thus, management of these infants should involve a coordinated approach to permit early diagnosis with improved clinical care.
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Congenital Heart Disease, Newborn Morbidity, Intraventricular Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- PBSF (NCT03786497)
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 2,268 people
- Sponsor
- Protecting Brains Saving Futures
Perinatal Mortality, Stillbirth
Impact of Prenatal Vitamin/Mineral Supplements on Perinatal Mortality
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a daily prenatal supplement of iron plus folic acid or a daily prenatal supplement with multiple vitamins and minerals given to women from their first prenatal visit through…
- Conditions
- Perinatal Mortality, Stillbirth, Neonatal Mortality
- Trial name
- NCT00133744
- Testing
- folic acid, folic acid plus iron, supplements with multiple vitamins and minerals
- Where
- 5 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 18,962 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypertension in Pregnancy, Obstetrical Complications
Gestational Hypertension and Preeclampsia Blood Pressure (BP) Treatment Goals Less Than 140/90 vs. Less Than 160/110 mmHg: The GOALPOST Trial
This is a phase-III multi-center open-label randomized clinical trial of 4,120 individuals between 23 weeks, 0 days and 35 weeks, 6 days gestation with gestational hypertension or preeclampsia without severe features randomized…
- Trial name
- GOALPOST (NCT07746271)
- Testing
- Anti-hypertensive medication titrated to a BP goal of <140/90 mmHg, Usual Care: Anti-hypertensive medication for BP ≥160/110 mmHg titrated to a goal of < 160/110 mmHg
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4,120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The George Washington University Biostatistics Center
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Generic Database of Very Low Birth Weight Infants
The Generic Database (GDB) is a registry of very low birth weight infants born alive in NICHD Neonatal Research Network (NRN) centers.
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- GDB (NCT00063063)
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- 31 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80,000 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Early-Onset Sepses, Neonatal, Periventricular Haemorrhage Neonatal
Zinc Supplementation on Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Premature birth is a major cause of neonatal death in addition to neonatal asphyxia and infections. Early in life, premature babies must get aggressive nutrition so that there is no extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) in the…
- Conditions
- Early-Onset Sepses, Neonatal, Periventricular Haemorrhage Neonatal, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT04050488
- Testing
- Zinc Sulfate
- Volunteers
- 364 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia