Clinical trials: Premature Infant Disease
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
Premature Infant Disease, Transfusion Related Complication
Cord Blood Transfusion In Preterm Neonates (CB-TrIP)
Repeated transfusions have been associated with very poor outcome of preterm infants. Fetal hemoglobin (HbF) and adult Hb (HbA) have different affinity for oxygen.
- Conditions
- Premature Infant Disease, Transfusion Related Complication, Fetal Hemoglobin
- Trial name
- CB-TrIP (NCT03764813)
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
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
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Small for Gestational Age
Optimizing Individual Nutrition in Preterm Very Low Birth Weight Infants
In preterm infants fed human milk, milk needs to be fortified to meet nutrient recommendations. Fortification can be 1) standard, 2) individualized (adjusted based on daily human milk nutrient analysis and milk volume), or 3)…
- Trial name
- NCT02372136
- Testing
- Individualized Nutrition, Optimized nutrition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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.
Infant Mortality, Preterm Birth
Antenatal Micronutrient Supplementation and Infant Survival
The purpose of this community-based randomized trial is to examine whether a daily antenatal and postnatal multiple micronutrient supplement given to women will enhance newborn and infant survival and health and other birth…
- Conditions
- Infant Mortality, Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight, Neonatal Mortality
- Trial name
- JiVitA-3 (NCT00860470)
- Testing
- Iron (27 mg) - folic acid (600 ug), Multiple micronutrient
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 44,567 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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
Premature Birth
Group Antenatal Care: Effectiveness and Contextual Factors Linked to Implementation Success in Malawi
In this study, we test the effectiveness of an evidence-based model of group antenatal care by comparing it to individual (usual) antenatal care (Aim 1) across 7 antenatal clinics in Blantyre District, Malawi.
- Trial name
- NCT03673709
- Testing
- Antenatal Care
- Where
- 7 sites in Malawi
- Volunteers
- 1,887 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
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
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
Preterm Delivery, Inadequate Milk Production
Merotocin in Mothers With Inadequate Milk Production and Infants Delivered Prematurely
Induction and support of lactation in women with preterm delivery and inadequate milk production.
- Trial name
- MERMAID (NCT02545127)
- Testing
- Merotocin
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Infant Development, Infant,Premature
Movement-based Infant Intervention
The objective is to pilot test the effectiveness of an evidence-based intervention to promote positive neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants at risk for developmental delay.
- Conditions
- Infant Development, Infant,Premature, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age
- Trial name
- NCT03082313
- Testing
- Movement Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Infant, Preterm
Randomized Crossover Study of Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) in Preterm Infants
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) will allow to lower the ventilator pressure at equivalent fractions of inspiratory oxygen (FiO2) and partial pressure of CO2 of…
- Trial name
- NCT01389882
- Testing
- neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) ventilator mode
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Prematurity
Neurodevelopmental and Growth Outcomes of Early, Aggressive Protein Intake in Very Low Birthweight Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether providing increased protein to premature infants in the first week of life allows for better growth during the hospital stay and improved developmental outcomes by age 2.
- Trial name
- NCT01860573
- Testing
- Amino acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
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
Premature Birth
Fathers and Late Preterm Babies Study
The purpose of this study is to test an educational intervention for first-time fathers of late preterm (34 to 36 weeks gestation) infants.
- Trial name
- FLPTB (NCT01056653)
- Testing
- Standard Dose, High Dose, Comparison Group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Breast Milk Expression
Early Initiation of Milk Expression in Mothers of Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Compelling evidence exists that breast milk helps protect very premature infants from prematurity-specific morbidities. Unfortunately, mothers of premature infants often exhibit delayed lactogenesis stage II (when the milk "comes…
- Trial name
- NCT01892085
- Testing
- Early initiation, Intermediate expression, Late initiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida