Clinical trials: Premature Births
Infant Development, Sensory Disorder
The Prechtl's General Movement Assessment, Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination and Sensory Profile-2
In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), infants encounter many sensory stimuli (excessive noise, bright lights, painful medical applications, etc.) that are not present in the uterus.
- Conditions
- Infant Development, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Motor Delay
- Trial name
- highrisk (NCT05217199)
- Testing
- Measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Acute Respiratory Deficiency, Prematurity
Comparison of RAM Cannula Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Versus Infant Flow Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP)
This study is designed to compare the effectiveness and ease of use of two commonly used NCPAP interfaces: the RAM NC and the Infant Flow prongs and nasal mask.
- Conditions
- Acute Respiratory Deficiency, Prematurity, Assisted Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT02032511
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Premature, Low Birth Weight
Effect of Kangaroo Baby Massage on Mother-infant Interaction at Home
The objective of this randomized clinical trial will determine the effectiveness of nursing intervention (Kangaroo Baby Massage) on the interaction between mothers and premature, low birth weight infants at home The dyad mother…
- Conditions
- Premature, Low Birth Weight, Mother-Infant Interaction, Gain, Weight
- Trial name
- KBM (NCT04908332)
- Testing
- Kangaroo Baby Massage
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
Immediate Treatment Outcomes of b-CPAP vs Oxygen Therapy in Preterm Babies Presenting With RDS at KCMC
Bubble - Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has been reported to be effective, cheaper, simpler and more accessible compared to mechanical ventilator and surfactant treatment for preterms with respiratory distress…
- Trial name
- NCT03620448
- Testing
- bCPAP Arm, Oxygen Arm
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Tanzania
Pregnancy Preterm, Neonatal Hypoglycemia
Continuous Glucose Monitoring of Late Preterm Birth After Corticosteroids
Women undergoing late preterm birth are at high risk of delivering a newborn with neonatal hypoglycemia. The investigators plan to monitor interstitial glucose levels prior to delivery in these women in order to develop a better…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Preterm, Neonatal Hypoglycemia, Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT03738293
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pediatrix
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Ovarian Laparoscopic In Vivo Activation of Ovary for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
The OLIVA device will enable to perform shallow slashes on the ovarian cortex in patients undergoing oophorectomy. Prior to the resection of the ovary from the pedicle we will perform 5 parallel slashes 3 cm long.
- Trial name
- OLIVA (NCT03034616)
- Testing
- OLIVA device
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Intravitreal Ranibizumab in Recurrent ROP
A retrospective study included reviewing of medical records of preterm babies who were admitted in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Mansoura University children hospital (MUCH) or referred from nearby hospitals for ROP…
- Trial name
- NCT04539106
- Testing
- intravitreal injection of Ranibizumab
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Ameera Gamal Abdelhameed
Premature, Retinopaty of Prematurity
Pain and Comfort in the Examination of Retinopathy of Prematurity
This study is planned to be conducted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit using a double-blind, parallel-group, randomised controlled design to determine the effect of a pacifier dipped in breast milk on pain and comfort during…
- Trial name
- NCT07334652
- Testing
- Pacifier group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Sexually Transmitted Infections (Not HIV or Hepatitis), Premature Birth
Genital Tract Infections, the Vaginal Microbiome and Gestational Age at Birth Among Pregnant Women in South Africa
This cohort study plans to investigate associations between the presence of multiple lower genital tract microorganisms in pregnancy and gestational age at birth.
- Conditions
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (Not HIV or Hepatitis), Premature Birth, Pregnancy; Infection, Microbial Colonization
- Trial name
- NCT06131749
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 603 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Preterm Infant
The Effects of Mother-infant Skin-to-skin Contact on Stress Response of Preterm Infants
This study will evaluate the effect of maternal-infant skin-to-skin contact (SSC) versus routine care on general stress in preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Trial name
- NCT05503238
- Testing
- Skin-to-skin contact, Routine care
- Where
- China
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Very Preterm Maturity of Infant
Swiss Neonatal Network & Follow-up Group
The chief aim of the Swiss Neonatal Network \& Follow-Up Group (SwissNeoNet) is to maintain and / or improve the quality and safety of medical care for high-risk newborn infants and their families in Switzerland through a…
- Conditions
- Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Very Preterm Maturity of Infant, Asphyxia Neonatorum
- Trial name
- SwissNeoNet (NCT04239508)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Neonatal Network
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
Premature Birth
Nasogastric/Orogastric Tube Placement Confirmation in Neonates Utilizing Self-contained pH Device, a Feasibility Study
This study is looking at using a self-contained pH device that will assist in confirming placement of a nasogastric or orogastric tube placed in the stomach of hospitalized infants.
- Trial name
- NCT06274944
- Testing
- nasogastric tube placement pH confirmation device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Premature Baby 26 to 32 Weeks
Effects of Clustering Care on the Physiological Stability of Preterm Infants.
This crossover design experimental study aims to compare the physiological stability of premature newborns during and after a cluster of care compared to a period when they receive standard non clustered care at the neonatal unit.
- Trial name
- NCT03490721
- Testing
- Clustering care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Université de Montréal
Premature Infant, Work of Breathing
Work of Breathing and Kangaroo Mother Care
To compare work of breathing and oxygen saturation before, during, and after kangaroo mother care in preterm very low birth weight (VLBW) infants stable on non-invasive respiratory support.
- Conditions
- Premature Infant, Work of Breathing, Oxygen Saturation
- Trial name
- NCT03683316
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Brain Injuries, Infant, Premature
SafeBoosC - a Phase II Trial
Background 25,000 infants are born extremely preterm every year in Europe. This group of infants carries a high risk of death and subsequent cerebral impairment for the infant, especially in the first 72 hours of life.
- Trial name
- SafeBoosC (NCT01590316)
- Testing
- Cerebral NIRS oximetry
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Gorm Greisen
Preterm Birth, Pain, Procedural
Maternal Speech Decreases Pain Scores and Increases Oxytocin Levels in Preterm Infants During Painful Procedures
Preterm infants undergo early separation from parents and are exposed to frequent painful clinical procedures, with resultant short- and long-term effects on their neurodevelopment.
- Trial name
- NCT04762004
- Testing
- Maternal speech, Maternal singing, Standard care
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Geneva, Switzerland
Galactosemia, Premature Ovarian Failure
Inactive FSH in Galactosemia
The aim of the study is to investigate whether inactive FSH plays a role in the development of Premature Ovarian Failure in women with Classic Galactosemia
- Trial name
- NCT00619333
- Testing
- follitropin and lutropin
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Preterm Labor, Maternal Psychological Distress
Fetal Brain Growth - Pilot Study
The goal of this observational prospective study is to explore the feasibility of measuring fetal and neonatal brain growth using 2D and 3D ultrasound in fetuses exposed to threatened preterm labor (TPTL) and antenatal…
- Trial name
- NCT05994443
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Premature Birth of Newborn
Comparison of Post-Discharge Growth of Premature Infants Using Two Different Formulas
The objective of this study is to compare the post-discharge growth of preterm infants fed with 2 different post discharge formulas.
- Trial name
- NCT01759134
- Testing
- Post discharge formula
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Shaare Zedek Medical Center