Clinical trials: Premature Labor
Enteral Feeding
Effect of Glutamine on Gastric Emptying and Length of Parenteral Nutrition in Premature Neonates
This study investigates the effects of enterally supplied glutamine on gastric emptying, intestinal transit, age of total enteral nutrition and age at the end of hospitalisation.
- Trial name
- NCT00213668
- Testing
- glutamine (dipeptiven)
- Where
- France
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Premature Birth
Long-term Ophthalmic Outcomes in Ex-premature Infants
There is limited knowledge on ophthalmological outcomes in the adult population that was born prematurely. This study aims to evaluate the ophthalmic outcomes of ex-premature infants that have reached adolescence or adulthood.
- Trial name
- LTOO-XP (NCT06649513)
- Testing
- eye drops (Tropicamid)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
Premature Birth, Maternal Distress - Delivered
Heart Rate Variability and Prematurity
Mothers who deliver prematurely (<37 weeks of gestational age) experience intense stress and anxiety given that their child's survival and development might be compromised.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Maternal Distress - Delivered, Stress, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT03565874
- Testing
- Heart rate variability biofeedback
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne Hospitals
Infant,Premature, Body Weight
Serial Assessment of Body Fat Accrual in Very Preterm Infants
Despite evidence that both rapid weight gain and excessive body fat accrual are associated with overweight and obesity, usual neonatal care of preterm infants does not include assessment of body fat accrual.
- Conditions
- Infant,Premature, Body Weight, Adiposity
- Trial name
- NCT03575897
- Testing
- Assessment of infant body composition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Early Labor
Membrane Sweeping in Early Labor and Delivery Outcomes
Membrane sweeping is a routine procedure in obstetrics in term patients. It has been shown to be effective in decreasing post term gestation and in increasing rate of spontaneous vaginal delivery when used in setting of induction…
- Trial name
- NCT03517696
- Testing
- Membrane sweeping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Prematurity
Effect of Colostrum on Mucosal Immunity in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBWs) Premature Infants
Background: Infection in preterm infants is a common, costly, and devastating problem frequently causing death or sequelae for survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT01776268
- Testing
- Oral priming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) Observational Study
This study was an observational study to estimate the prevalence of Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) among term or near-term infants with severe respiratory disease.
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- PPHN (NCT01203423)
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 385 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Preterm, Breastfeeding
The Effect of Breastfeeding Support System
This study aimed to examine the impact of a breastfeeding support system on breast milk production and mother-infant bonding in preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Preterm, Breastfeeding, Breast Milk, Breastfeeding Support System
- Trial name
- NCT06003959
- Testing
- Routine nursing care, breastfeeding support system
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Premature
The Effect of Metaverse-Based Nursing Skills Laboratory
Depending on the education system, the increasing number of students, inadequate practice/skill laboratories, a small number of lecturers and students with limited time in the clinic have a negative impact on obtaining…
- Trial name
- NCT05706584
- Testing
- control grup (skills lab.) and experimental group (mateverse skill lab.)
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The Role of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Airway Mucins and the Microbiome in the Early Prediction of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), the most common respiratory complication of extremely preterm birth, significantly impacts healthcare with high morbidity and mortality rates.
- Trial name
- INFANCY (NCT06342752)
- Testing
- Breath test, Throat swabs, Placental samples
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
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
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Apnea of Prematurity
Randomized Trial Investigating Four Nasal CPAP Systems in the Management of Apnea of Prematurity
The purpose of this study is to evaluate four different nasal continuous pressure systems, which are usually applied on our neonatal intensive care unit, with regard of their effect on bradycardia and desaturations in preterm…
- Conditions
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Apnea of Prematurity, CPAP
- Trial name
- NCT00482040
- Testing
- Stephanie (TM), Infant Flow (TM), Infant Flow advance (TM), Bubble CPAP
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
High Risk Infant, Neurodevelopmental Disorder (Diagnosis)
SAFE Early Intervention for At-Risk Infants
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of the SAFE early intervention approach on upper extremity function, fine motor skills, and developmental outcomes in high-risk infants aged 3-12 months.
- Conditions
- High Risk Infant, Neurodevelopmental Disorder (Diagnosis), Preterm
- Trial name
- SAFE-EFFECT (NCT07596147)
- Testing
- SAFE Early Intervention Program, NDT TREATMENT
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Premature Birth, Counseling
Counseling for Prematurity Using a Multimedia Education Tool
This study evaluates the effectiveness of prenatal counseling when verbal counseling is supplemented with a multi-media mobile application versus a written gestational age handout.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Counseling, Decision Making, Prenatal Care
- Trial name
- NCT03225885
- Testing
- Multimedia Information, Printed Handout
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Pregnancy Preterm
Melatonin Levels in Preterm and Term Newborn Infants
The general goal of the present study is to examine the developmental changes caused by melatonin in preterm and term newborns. The major brain lesions associated with cerebral palsy and cognitive impairment in preterm infants…
- Trial name
- MELIP (NCT01340417)
- Testing
- Measurements of melatonin levels in urine, blood, milk.
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 380 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Acute Kidney Injury
Assessment of Worldwide Acute Kidney Injury Epidemiology in Neonates
Introduction: Based on single-center data, approximately 1 of every 3 newborns admitted to tertiary level neonatal intensive care units (NICU) develops acute kidney injury (AKI), and those with AKI have significantly worse…
- Trial name
- AWAKEN (NCT02443389)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,186 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Premature Birth
Effect of Intake in Bioactive Molecules From Natural or Pasteurised Milk on Gut Maturation in Very Premature Newborns
It seems important to correlate real consumption in bioactives molecules of natural milk versus pasteurized with gut maturation in very preterm infants during small enteral feeding protocol.
- Trial name
- NCT01177475
- Testing
- blood samples , feces samples, blood samples, feces samples
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder
Home Play-based Intervention for Parents and Infants
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a 12-week home-based intervention (Sociometric Play-based Remediation of Individual Neurodevelopmental Trajectories (SPRINT)) helps support parenting and the development of…
- Conditions
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Premature Birth, Global Developmental Delay
- Trial name
- SPRINT (NCT07716072)
- Testing
- SPRINT Intervention, Waitlist Protocol
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Nanyang Technological University
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture
PROMComplete for Determination of Rupture of Fetal Membranes
Premature rupture of membranes refers to the rupture of the fetal membranes prior to the onset of labor. Premature rupture of membranes is associated with a number of neonatal and maternal complications including an increased…
- Trial name
- (PROMComplete (NCT02369601)
- Testing
- non- intervention study
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Pro-Lab Diagnostics
Premature Birth, Neonatal Hypoglycemia
Higher-Dose Dexamethasone Improves Breathing and Shortens NICU Stay in Preterm Babies
The goal of this observational study was to compare two doses of dexamethasone given to pregnant women at risk of preterm birth. Dexamethasone is a medicine used before birth to help a baby's lungs mature.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Neonatal Hypoglycemia, Maternal Infection During Pregnancy, Neurodevelopmental Disorder of Foetus
- Trial name
- NCT07765329
- Testing
- Dexamethasone 12 mg Every 12 Hours, Dexamethasone 6 mg Every 12 Hours
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Stella Maris Women and Children Hospital