Clinical trials: Premature Baby
Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Prematurity
Early Versus Late Use of Ibuprofen for Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Closure
The primary objective is to evaluate the Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure rate of early vs. late use of Ibuprofen (Ibu). The investigators believe that early use of Ibu will have a higher PDA closure rate than later use of…
- Trial name
- NCT00833365
- Testing
- Ibuprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
A Multi-center Trial to Determine if Curosurf® Reduces the Duration of Mechanical Ventilation in Very Preterm Infants
The purpose of this study is to see if a medication called Curosurf can reduce the length of time that small premature babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (immature lungs) or RDS, stay on the ventilator, as compared to the…
- Trial name
- NCT01709409
- Testing
- Curosurf-Group1, BLES-group 2
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Infant, Newborn
Darbepoetin Administration to Preterm Infants
Infants born prematurely do not increase production of the primary red cell growth factor, erythropoietin (Epo), and often develop an anemia called the "anemia of prematurity." The anemia of prematurity is the most common anemia…
- Trial name
- NCT00334737
- Testing
- Darbepoetin Alfa Injection, erythropoietin alfa injection
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
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
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Safety of Sildenafil in Premature Infants
Describe the safety of sildenafil in premature infants at risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia and determine preliminary effectiveness and pharmacokinetics (PK) of sildenafil.
- Trial name
- SIL02 (NCT03142568)
- Testing
- Sildenafil
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia of Newborn
Safety of Sildenafil in Premature Infants With Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
This is a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, sequential dose-escalating, double-masked, safety study of sildenafil in premature infants (inpatient in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs)) with severe bronchopulmonary…
- Trial name
- SILDI-SAFE (NCT04447989)
- Testing
- Sildenafil
- Where
- 25 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Christoph Hornik
Infant,Premature, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
L-citrulline and Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease that affects up to 35% of very low birth weight infants (VLBW < 1500 g).
- Conditions
- Infant,Premature, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Pulmonary Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT03542812
- Testing
- L-Citrulline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
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
Pain, Retinopathy of Prematurity
Proparacaine and Mydriatic Eye Drops
In this study, we will be evaluating whether premedication with an anesthetic eye drops leads to a decreased sensation of pain when given dilating eye drops prior to eye examinations to evaluate for retinopathy of prematurity in…
- Trial name
- NCT01266824
- Testing
- Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Preterm Infants, Parenteral Nutrition n-3 Fatty Acids
Comparison of Two Different Lipid Emulsions for Parenteral Nutrition in Preterm Infants
The study shall provide evidence for the save and efficient use of a fish oil containing lipid emulsion in parenteral nutrition of preterm infants.Safety will be assessed by monitoring hepatological and hematological laboratory…
- Trial name
- NCT00497289
- Testing
- Lipofundin MCT/LCT 20 %, Lipidem 20%
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- B. Braun Melsungen AG
Infant, Premature, Nutrition, Enteral
Aspiration of Residual Gastric Contents
The primary purpose of this study is to determine nutrition outcomes and risks to gastrointestinal integrity and function of aspirating for routine gastric contents prior to each feeding in very low birth weight premature infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01863043
- Testing
- No aspiration of gastric contents, Routine aspiration of gastric contents
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Infant,Premature, Respiratory Failure
Nasal High-frequency Jet Ventilation (nHFJV) Following Extubation in Preterm Infants
Very low birth weight infants are at increased risk of requiring prolonged duration of mechanical ventilation and multiple intubations, both of which are risk factors for ventilator-induced lung injury and BPD.
- Conditions
- Infant,Premature, Respiratory Failure, Respiratory Insufficiency, Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
- Trial name
- NCT03558737
- Testing
- Nasal high-frequency jet ventilation (nHFJV), Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Cord Blood 25(oh)-Vitamin D Level in Preterm Infants and Associated Morbidities
Experimental and observational studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency may be associated with an increased risk for non-bone diseases and/or abnormal development for the other systems of fetus.
- Trial name
- NCT01812681
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital
Noninvasive Ventilation, Low Birth Weight
Noninvasive NAVA Versus NIPPV in Low Birthweight Premature Infants
The investigator hypothesizes that in very low birth weight infants who require respiratory support via noninvasive ventilation, that synchronizing the ventilator breath with the baby's breath using neurally adjusted ventilatory…
- Trial name
- NCT03137225
- Testing
- Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist, Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
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
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Synergistic Pharmacologic Intervention for Prevention of ROP (SPIPROP Study)
Phase 2, open-label, randomized, multi-center studies in infants and premature infants are necessary to determine treatment and preventative strategies for ROP.
- Trial name
- SPIPROP (NCT02344225)
- Testing
- Caffeine citrate, Ibuprofen, Ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of MEDI8897 for the Prevention of Medically Attended RSV LRTI in Healthy Preterm Infants.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), and antidrug antibody (ADA) response for MEDI8897 in healthy preterm infants who are between 29 and 35 weeks gestational age (GA) and entering…
- Trial name
- MEDI8897 Ph2b (NCT02878330)
- Testing
- MEDI8897
- Where
- 161 sites in United States, Argentina and 21 more
- Volunteers
- 1,453 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MedImmune LLC
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
Heart Rate Variability, Preterm Infant
Skin to Skin and Heart Rate Variability
The objective of this study is to monitor heart rate variability in preterm infants receiving respiratory support, including conventional mechanical ventilation, during skin-to-skin care.
- Trial name
- NCT05018910
- Testing
- Skin to Skin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Neonates
NICU-TECH RM9L-RS Probe ME Feasibility Study
Use of a new ultrasound device designed for babies to look at the catheters in veins and arteries as well as the blood vessel itself.
- Trial name
- NCT01181596
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare