Clinical trials: Premature Neonates
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Study of Ataluren for Previously Treated Participants With Nonsense Mutation Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (nmDBMD) in Europe, Israel, Australia, and Canada
Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy (DBMD) is a genetic disorder that develops in boys. It is caused by a mutation in the gene for dystrophin, a protein that is important for maintaining normal muscle structure and function.
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy
- Trial name
- NCT01557400
- Testing
- Ataluren
- Where
- 21 sites in Australia, Belgium and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- PTC Therapeutics
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Brain White Matter Disease Periventricular
Initial Efficacy Study of Supporting Play, Exploration, & Early Development Intervention
The primary aims of this randomized controlled trial are to evaluate efficacy potential of SPEEDI at enhancing reaching and play based problem solving compared to infants receiving usual care.
- Trial name
- SPEEDI (NCT02153736)
- Testing
- SPEEDI Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Turner Syndrome, Hypogonadism
Estrogen Dosing in Turner Syndrome: Pharmacology and Metabolism
Estrogen is necessary for feminization during puberty and to decrease bone resorption, the latter critical for the achievement of peak bone mass and normal bone health in the female.
- Conditions
- Turner Syndrome, Hypogonadism, Premature Ovarian Failure
- Trial name
- NCT00837616
- Testing
- 17 B estradiol orally, 17 B estradiol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Chile
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
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
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
Idiopathic Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
Glycerin Suppositories to Reduce Jaundice in Premature Infants
The purpose of this study is to find out if giving glycerin suppositories will help decrease the length of time premature infants need phototherapy.
- Conditions
- Idiopathic Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT01746511
- Testing
- Phototherapy, glycerin suppository
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Breastfeeding
Effects of Music Therapy on Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Premature Newborns
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of music therapy on breastfeeding rates among mothers of premature newborns.
- Trial name
- NCT00930761
- Testing
- Music therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Extreme Prematurity
Preterm Erythropoietin Neuroprotection Trial (PENUT Trial)
Recombinant human erythropoietin (Epo) is a promising novel neuroprotective agent. Epo decreases neuronal programmed cell death resulting from brain injury; it has anti-inflammatory effects, increases neurogenesis, and protects…
- Trial name
- PENUT (NCT01378273)
- Testing
- Epo, Control
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 941 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Muscular Dystrophies
Long-Term Outcomes of Ataluren in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
This study is a long-term study of ataluren in participants with nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- Conditions
- Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Muscular Dystrophies, Muscular Disorders, Atrophic, Muscular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT03179631
- Testing
- Ataluren
- Where
- 64 sites in United States, Australia and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- PTC Therapeutics
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Multi-dose Pharmacokinetics and Dose Ranging of Inositol in Premature Infants (INS-2)
This pilot study is a randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial to measure changes in blood and urine levels of inositol in premature infants at high risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) following repeated doses of…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- INS-2 (NCT01030575)
- Testing
- Inositol lower volume, Inositol mid-level volume, Inositol high volume
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Retinopathy of Prematurity, Retinal Detachment
Efficient Study of ACULAR in Inhibiting Proliferative Retinopathy in Prematurity
The purpose of this study is to test whether ACULAR, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory eye drop medication, can prevent the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and/ or decrease its severity.In this study ACULAR will be…
- Conditions
- Retinopathy of Prematurity, Retinal Detachment, Blindness
- Trial name
- ROP (NCT00634972)
- Testing
- ACULAR, REFRESH TEARS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Alabama
Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Surgery
Early Treatment Versus Delayed Conservative Treatment of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus
The primary goal of the trial is to compare two different Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) treatment approaches: 1) an "early treatment" approach or 2) a "conservative" approach.
- Conditions
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Surgery, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Intestinal Perforation
- Trial name
- PDA:TOLERATE (NCT01958320)
- Testing
- pharmacologic treatment of the PDA, no pharmacologic treatment of the PDA, NSAID
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Sweden and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
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
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist
NAVA vs. CMV Crossover in Severe BPD
This prospective, unblinded, pilot randomized cross-over trial of 2 modes of mechanical ventilation will compare measures of pulmonary mechanics, respiratory gas exchange, and patient comfort between conventional flow triggered…
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist, Mechanical Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT04821453
- Testing
- NAVA, CMV
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Prematurity, Respiratory Insufficiency
Inhaled Prostaglandin E1 (IPGE1) for Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (NHRF)
This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) on the use of Inhaled prostaglandin E1 (IPGE1) in Neonatal Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (NHRF).
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Respiratory Insufficiency, Pulmonary Hypertension, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
- Trial name
- NCT01467076
- Testing
- Aerosolized Normal Saline, Inhaled PGE1
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Muscular Dystrophies
Phase 3 Study of Ataluren in Participants With Nonsense Mutation Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (nmDMD)
Dystrophinopathy is a disease continuum that includes Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which develops in boys. It is caused by a mutation in the gene for dystrophin, a protein that is important for maintaining normal muscle structure…
- Conditions
- Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Muscular Dystrophies, Muscular Disorders, Atrophic, Muscular Diseases
- Trial name
- ACT DMD (NCT01826487)
- Testing
- Ataluren
- Where
- 55 sites in United States, Australia and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- PTC Therapeutics
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Examining the Use of Non-Invasive Inhaled Nitric Oxide to Reduce Chronic Lung Disease in Premature Newborns
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a serious lung condition that affects premature newborns. The condition involves abnormal development of lung tissue and is characterized by inflammation and scarring in the lungs.
- Trial name
- NCT00955487
- Testing
- Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Infant Apnea, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Interventions to Help Infants Recover in the Hospital
This pilot project will evaluate independently two non-pharmacological interventions, 1) Neurosensory, Environmental Adaptive Technology (NEATCAP) and 2) Stochastic Vibrotactile Stimulation (SVS), as adjuvant non-pharmacological…
- Conditions
- Infant Apnea, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Sleep
- Trial name
- NCT03881553
- Testing
- NEATCAP, SVS mattress
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Elisabeth Salisbury, PhD
Premature Birth of Newborn, Intervention Studies
Direct Swallowing Training and Oral Sensorimotor Stimulation in Preterm Infants
This is randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of direct swallowing training and oral sensorimotor stimulation in preterm infants on oral feeding performance.
- Trial name
- NCT02508571
- Testing
- Direct swallowing training (DST), Oral sensorimotor stimulation (OSMS)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
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