Clinical trials: Pregnancy Preterm
Premature Rupture of Membranes
FOLCROM Trial: Foley Catheter in Rupture of Membranes
Multicenter randomized clinical trial comparing oxytocin versus oxytocin and foley catheter for induction in women who present with premature rupture of membranes who are not in labor.
- Trial name
- FOLCROM (NCT01973036)
- Testing
- Foley Catheter, Oxytocin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
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 Delivery
A Randomized Trial Comparing the Impact of One Versus Two Courses of Antenatal Steroids (ACS) on Neonatal Outcome
The hypothesis is that administration of two courses of antenatal corticosteroids, compared to one course, will show a 40% reduction in the incidence of composite neonatal morbidity in patients delivering prior to 34 weeks'…
- Trial name
- ACS (NCT00201643)
- Testing
- Betamethasone or Dexamethasone (2nd course of ACS)
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 437 people
- Sponsor
- Obstetrix Medical Group
Preterm Labor
Tocolysis for Preterm Labor
Preterm birth is the most common and costly complication in obstetrics. It complicates up to 11% of all pregnancies and it is responsible for 70% of sick babies.
- Trial name
- NCT00811057
- Testing
- 1 Magnesium Sulfate, Nifedipine, Indomethacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 301 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Premature Ovarian Failure
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Treatment and Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)
The experimental focus of this project is on the interaction of DHEA treatment on pregnancy in women with open tubes, fertile male partners and evidence of premature ovarian failure.
- Trial name
- DHEAFert2 (NCT00948857)
- Testing
- Dehydroepiandrosterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- David H. Barad
Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Premature Infant
NEC Screening Abdominal Radiograph vs Bowel Ultrasound in Preemies
The overall primary objective is to establish the feasibility and pilot the design and delivery of a diagnostic randomized controlled trial (RCT) of BUS (bowel ultrasound) for NEC evaluation which will lead to a successful…
- Trial name
- NCT03963011
- Testing
- Bowel Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Oral Propranolol Versus Placebo for Early Stages of Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Randomized and Prospective Study
In premature infants, propranolol (Prop) treatment might suppress continuing neo-vascularization (NV) and decelerate the progression of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) towards its severe stages (III-V), thus avoiding the need of…
- Trial name
- NCT01238471
- Testing
- propranolol, sucrose 5%
- Where
- 4 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Bilirubin Encephalopathy
Bilirubin Neurotoxicity (BN) and Neurodevelopmental Impairment (NDI) in Extremely Preterm (EP) Infants: Avoidable by Reducing the Usual Intravenous Lipid (UL) Administration
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of usual versus reduced lipid intake on unbound bilirubin levels, brainstem auditory evoked responses, and neurodevelopmental outcome at 2 years in extremely preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT04584983
- Testing
- usual prescribed intralipid (UL) regimen, restricted prescribed intralipid (RL) regimen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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
Preeclampsia
Low Doses of Aspirin in the Prevention of Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia (PE) is a morbid and potentially lethal complication of pregnancy and is more common in women with specific risk factors.
- Trial name
- ASAPP (NCT04070573)
- Testing
- acetylsalicylic acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Premature Birth, Sepsis
Characteristics of Cord Blood Immunologic Parameters of Infants <32 Weeks Gestation
Infants in the NICU are at high risk for morbidity and mortality from infections of any onset. Diagnosis of these infections is imperfect at best.
- Trial name
- AOS (NCT00524394)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Premature Birth, Short Cervix
Prevention of Preterm Birth With a Pessary in Twin Gestations
Preterm birth (PTB) is a major health problem and contributes to more than 50% of the overall perinatal mortality. Twins are at increased risk for PTB.
- Trial name
- PoPPT (NCT02056639)
- Testing
- Bioteque cup pessary
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Encephalomalacia
Randomized Trial of Hydrocortisone in Very Preterm High-Risk Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of very preterm infants at high-risk for lung and brain injury with low dose hydrocortisone results in improved pulmonary and neurologic outcomes.
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Encephalomalacia, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- NCT00167544
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Pregnancy Complications
Progesterone for the Management of Preterm, Premature Rupture of the Membranes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal death and a significant cause of life long disability and health problems. It has been shown that the drug 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate can help reduce the risk of preterm…
- Trial name
- NCT01050647
- Testing
- 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate, Caster Oil injections
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Preterm Labor
Nifedipine for Acute Tocolysis of Preterm Labor
The purpose of this study is to determine if nifedipine treatment of women in preterm labor receiving corticosteroids results in postponement of delivery when compared to placebo.
- Trial name
- Nifedipine (NCT02132533)
- Testing
- Nifedipine, Usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
High Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Bubble Nasal CPAP for the Treatment of Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn in Infants ≥ 35 Weeks Gestation
The primary objective is to determine whether High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) is a superior respiratory modality for neonates ≥36 weeks with transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) when compared to the standard of care modality…
- Trial name
- NCT01270581
- Testing
- High Flow Nasal Cannula, Bubble Nasal CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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
Herpes Simplex Virus, Neonatal Sepsis
A Study to Describe the Pharmacokinetics of Acyclovir in Premature Infants (PTN_Acyclo)
Acyclovir is a drug used to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in babies. Appropriate dosing of acyclovir is known for adults and children but acyclovir has not been adequately studied in full-term or premature neonates.
- Trial name
- NCT00942084
- Testing
- Acyclovir
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Phillip Brian Smith
Premature Birth of Newborn
Effects of Massage Therapy to Induce Sleep in Preterm Infants
Premature infants sometimes require sedation to ensure minimal movement during diagnostic procedures such as MRIs. However, sedatives may produce adverse effects.
- Trial name
- NCT01354028
- Testing
- Massage therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Premature Birth, Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood
Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Decision Guide for Infant Feeding Assessment
Preterm infants are at risk for feeding problems which can persist through early childhood. These feeding problems may include oral motor, sensory, digestive, nutritional, respiratory, and/or behavioral components.
- Trial name
- NCT04850794
- Testing
- Decision Support Tool
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill