Clinical trials: Premature Birth of Newborn
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Rainbow Extension Study
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long term efficacy and safety of intravitreal ranibizumab compared with laser ablation therapy in patients who were treated for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in the core study…
- Trial name
- RainbowExt (NCT02640664)
- Testing
- Ranibizumab
- Where
- 73 sites in United States, Austria and 22 more
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Preterm Birth, Extreme Prematurity
Sustained Aeration of Infant Lungs Trial
This study is a 2-arm randomized, controlled, multi-center clinical trial to determine which of two strategies at birth are best to optimally aerate the lung of preterm infants.
- Trial name
- SAIL (NCT02139800)
- Testing
- Sustained Inflation, Standard of Care
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 460 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Prematurity
A Clinical Trial of A Pacifier-Activated Music Player
Neonatal intensive care unit infants are at high risk for oromotor difficulties including poor coordination of sucking swallowing and breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT01600586
- Testing
- Pacifier-Activated-Lullaby system (PAL).
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Respiratory Distress Syndrome
The Budesonide in Babies (BiB) Trial
This is a Phase 3, randomized, masked, active-controlled, multicenter trial designed to determine whether early intratracheal administration of a combination of budesonide with surfactant, as compared to surfactant alone, will…
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Prematurity; Extreme, Neonatal
- Trial name
- BiB (NCT04545866)
- Testing
- budesonide (Pulmicort nebulizing suspension)., surfactant (poractant alfa;Curosurf)
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 642 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Gastroesophageal Reflux, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
GER Poses a Potential Risk for Late Complications of BPD
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common condition in the low birth weight infants. Although most of the BPD symptoms improved after a regular treatment in infancy, there are still a few late complications left such as the…
- Trial name
- NCT03014453
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 187 people
- Sponsor
- Shengjing Hospital
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
Surfactant Via Endotracheal Tube vs. Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) in Preterm Neonates With Respiratory Distress Syndrome
In this study, newborn babies with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), receiving oxygen via nasal continuous airway pressure (CPAP) modalities, and needing surfactant treatment will be randomized to standard delivery of…
- Trial name
- NCT02164734
- Testing
- Endotracheal intubation, Laryngeal mask airway, remifentanil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Albany Medical College
Retinopathy of Prematurity
RAINBOW Study: RAnibizumab Compared With Laser Therapy for the Treatment of INfants BOrn Prematurely With Retinopathy of Prematurity
The purpose of this study was to determine if intravitreal ranibizumab is superior to laser ablation therapy in the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
- Trial name
- RAINBOW (NCT02375971)
- Testing
- Ranibizumab, Laser therapy
- Where
- 86 sites in United States, Austria and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Premature Birth of Newborn, Intestinal Malabsorption
Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of NTRA-2112 on Intestinal Malabsorption in Preterm Infants
The study will evaluate the effect of NTRA-2112 on intestinal malabsorption in preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT02510560
- Testing
- NTRA-2112
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Belgium and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Elgan Pharma Ltd.
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
STP206 for the Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
This study is a sequential dose escalation study to assess the safety, tolerability, and preliminary NEC-preventative efficacy of two doses of STP206 versus control in very low birth weight and extremely low birth weight neonates.
- Trial name
- NCT01954017
- Testing
- STP206, Control
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
Ureaplasma Infections
Trial of Intravenous Azithromycin to Eradicate Ureaplasma Respiratory Tract Infection in Preterm Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether intravenous azithromycin is effective in eradicating Ureaplasma respiratory tract infection in preterm infants born at 24 to 28 weeks gestation.
- Trial name
- AZIPIII (NCT01778634)
- Testing
- Azithromycin
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
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
Premature Birth of Newborn
The Developmental Effects of NICU Positioning
The purpose of this study is to investigate the developmental effects of two different types of positioning used with premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT01628510
- Testing
- Dandle Roo/Dandle Wrap, Traditional NICU Positioning
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Pulmonary Function Using Non-invasive Forced Oscillometry
The purpose of this observational study is to measure pulmonary function in term and preterm infants with and without pulmonary disease including respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, transient tachypnea of…
- Conditions
- Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
- Trial name
- PUFFOR (NCT03346343)
- Testing
- Non-invasive forced airway oscillometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Prematurity, Apnea
Caffeine to Reduce Mechanical Ventilation in Preterm Infants
Most premature infants require mechanical ventilation for prolonged periods of time and a significant proportion of them develop Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD).
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Apnea, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01751724
- Testing
- Caffeine citrate, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Aerosolized Albuterol Use in Severe BPD
Currently several dose schedules of Albuterol are administered via nebulization to infants in the neonatal and infant intensive care unit (N/IICU).
- Trial name
- NCT02766673
- Testing
- Albuterol Sulfate, Sterile Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Infant,Premature, Feeding; Difficult, Newborn
Nifty Feeding Cup Versus Generic Medicine Cup Preterm Infants Who Have Difficulty Breastfeeding
The investigators will establish an evidence base for the Nifty Feeding Cup by evaluating its effectiveness and caregiver satisfaction.
- Trial name
- NCT03280381
- Testing
- Nifty feeding cup, Generic medicine cup
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- PATH
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
IGF-1/IGFBP3 Prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity
To compare the severity of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) among treated infants with an untreated control population, matched for gestational age at birth while confirming the dose of rhIGF-1/rhIGFBP-3 is safe and efficacious.
- Trial name
- NCT01096784
- Testing
- rhIGF-I/rhIGFBP-3
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Italy and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Study of Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) and Respiratory Outcomes in Late Preterm Infants
The aim of this study is to determine if inhaled nitric oxide will improve short and long term respiratory outcomes in preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01748045
- Testing
- inhaled nitric oxide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Trial of Late Surfactant for Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The purpose of this study is to determine if late doses of Infasurf surfactant given when patients are receiving inhaled nitric oxide will interact to improve surfactant function and increase survival without BPD in treated…
- Trial name
- TOLSURF (NCT01022580)
- Testing
- Infasurf surfactant (ONY, Inc.)
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 511 people
- Sponsor
- Roberta Ballard
Congenital Heart Disease, Periventricular Leucomalacia
Randomized Trial of Maternal Progesterone Therapy
Neurodevelopmental disability is now recognized as the most common long-term complication after cardiac surgery in neonates. Research studies have shown that progesterone is critical to the development of the brain and in a…
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Periventricular Leucomalacia, Brain Development, Cardiac Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT02133573
- Testing
- Progesterone, Vaginal lubricant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia