Clinical trials: Prematurity
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Study of Ataluren in Previously Treated Participants With Nonsense Mutation Dystrophinopathy (nmDBMD)
The objective of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of 10, 10, 20 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) ataluren in participants with nmDBMD who had prior exposure to ataluren in a PTC sponsored clinical trial or…
- Trial name
- NCT01247207
- Testing
- Ataluren
- Where
- 34 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- PTC Therapeutics
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Long-term Safety and Efficacy Outcome Study Comparing Children Previously Enrolled in Study ROPP-2008-01 for the Prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety outcomes following short-term exposure to rhIGF-1/rhIGFBP-3 versus standard neonatal care in Study ROPP-2008-01 (NCT01096784).
- Trial name
- PEDAL (NCT02386839)
- Testing
- rhIGF-1/rhIGFBP-3
- Where
- 16 sites in United States, Italy and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Premature Birth
SURFAXIN® Treatment for Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Infants.
SURFAXIN® (lucinactant) treatment will be examined in very low birth weight infants to prevent development of chronic lung disease, commonly known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), in premature infants who have required…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Premature Birth, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT00215540
- Testing
- Lucinactant 175 mg/kg, Lucinactant 90 mg/kg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Windtree Therapeutics
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
Cystic Fibrosis
Study of Ataluren (PTC124™) in Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the gene that makes the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein.
- Trial name
- NCT00803205
- Testing
- Ataluren
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Belgium and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 238 people
- Sponsor
- PTC Therapeutics
Infections, Streptococcal, Streptococcus Pneumoniae Vaccines
Evaluate Safety and Immunogenicity of a Booster Dose of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Preterm Born Infants.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity and immunogenicity of a booster dose of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Biologicals´ pneumococcal conjugate vaccine co-administered with a booster dose of DTPa-IPV/Hib…
- Trial name
- NCT00609492
- Testing
- GSK Biologicals´ Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (GSK1024850A), Infanrix™-IPV/Hib
- Where
- 7 sites in Greece, Spain
- Volunteers
- 245 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
A Phase 1b/2a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled, Dose-escalation Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of MEDI8897, a Monoclonal Antibody With an Extended Half-life Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus, in Healthy Preterm Infants
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of an extended half-life anti-respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) monoclonal antibody compared to placebo when administered to healthy preterm…
- Trial name
- MEDI8897 1b (NCT02290340)
- Testing
- MEDI8897 10 mg, MEDI8897 25 mg, MEDI8897 50 mg
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Chile and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MedImmune LLC
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Trial To Assess The Safety And Tolerability Of Lucinactant For Inhalation In Preterm Neonates 26 to 28 Weeks PMA
This study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of lucinactant for inhalation, administered as an aerosol in up to four escalating doses to preterm neonates 26 to 28 weeks gestational age who are receiving nCPAP for RDS…
- Trial name
- NCT02528318
- Testing
- Lucinactant for inhalation, nCPAP alone
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Windtree Therapeutics
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Effectiveness of Synagis (Palivizumab) Immunoprophylaxis in Preterm Infants With High Risk of Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection
Published data by the Organización panamericana de la Salud shows that Peru's mortality rate from acute respiratory infections (ARI) in infants less than one year of life is second only to Haiti (14,150/100,000).
- Trial name
- INSPIRA (NCT01107535)
- Testing
- Synagis (palivizumab), monoclonal antibody for passive immunoprophylaxis against severe RSV disease administered according to usual clinical practice.
- Where
- 4 sites in Peru
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott
Premature Ejaculation
Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of PSD502 (a Topical Anesthetic) in the Treatment Premature Ejaculation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of the investigational drug, PSD502 in subjects with premature ejaculation (PE) The study drug, PSD02, is a metered dose (measured dose), topical…
- Trial name
- NCT00556478
- Testing
- PSD502, contains a mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Plethora Solutions Ltd
Preterm Birth
17OHP for Reduction of Neonatal Morbidity Due to Preterm Birth (PTB) in Twin and Triplet Pregnancies
Hypothesis: Among women with twin or triplet pregnancies, weekly injections of 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17OHP), started before 24 weeks of gestation, will reduce neonatal morbidity by reducing the rate of preterm…
- Trial name
- 170HP (NCT00163020)
- Testing
- 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate injectable
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 321 people
- Sponsor
- Obstetrix Medical Group
Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes
Evaluation of CRB in PROM Patients
The CRB study is designed to study the safety and effectiveness of the Cook Cervical Ripening Balloon (CRB) for the induction of labor in term and near-term patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM).
- Trial name
- NCT01736852
- Testing
- CRB, Pitocin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Cook Group Incorporated
Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency (EFAD)
Pediatric Study to Evaluate Risk of Developing Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency When Receiving Clinolipid or Standard-of-Care Lipid Emulsion (Part A)
This will be a descriptive study designed to evaluate the propensity for hospitalized pediatric patients treated adequately with Clinolipid or standard of care (Intralipid) from 7 up to 90 days to develop Essential Fatty Acid…
- Trial name
- NCT04555044
- Testing
- Clinolipid, Intralipid
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
RSV Immunization, Healthy Volunteer
Study of a Single Intramuscular Dose of Nirsevimab in the Prevention of Hospitalizations Due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection in Healthy Term and Preterm Infants During the First Year of Life
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of a single intramuscular (IM) dose of nirsevimab, compared to no intervention, for the prevention of hospitalizations due to lower respiratory tract infection…
- Trial name
- NCT05437510
- Testing
- Nirsevimab
- Where
- 240 sites in France, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 8,057 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Aflibercept for Retinopathy of Prematurity - Intravitreal Injection Versus Laser Therapy
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate how well aflibercept works in babies with ROP, comparing it with laser therapy. The study also has the objective to demonstrate how safe aflibercept is when used in babies, and describe…
- Trial name
- FIREFLEYE (NCT04004208)
- Testing
- Eylea (Aflibercept, BAY86-5321), Laser photocoagulation
- Where
- 90 sites in Argentina, Austria and 25 more
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Preterm Birth
Cervix Monitor for Elasticity and Length Measurements
Preterm birth is a leading global cause of neonatal mortality despite of numerous advances and intensive research in perinatal medicine.
- Trial name
- NCT03199079
- Testing
- Measurement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Advanced Tactile Imaging, Inc.
Pregnancy
Comparison of SureCALL® Labor Monitor® and Tocodynamometer Measurement in Preterm and Term Pregnant Women
This measurement study was designed to evaluate the performance of SureCALL® Labor Monitor® (SureCALL®) compared to the predicate Tocodynamometer device (TOCO) in preterm and term pregnant patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01399229
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Reproductive Research Technologies, LP
Anesthesia
Open-Label, Safety, and Efficacy Study of Dexmedetomidine in Preterm Subjects Ages ≥28 Weeks to <36 Weeks Gestational Age
The primary objective of this study is to characterize the safety, and efficacy of Dexmedetomidine (DEX) administered as an intravenous (IV) loading dose followed by a continuous IV infusion in preterm subjects, ages ≥ 28 weeks…
- Trial name
- NCT01508455
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam, Fentanyl
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Hospira, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection, Premature Birth
Palivizumab for Prevention of Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Russian Children
100 Russian children of 2 years of age and less in high-risk populations (preterm, and/or with heart and lung problems) will receive palivizumab (Synagis) 15 mg/kg intramuscularly as prophylaxis to severe respiratory syncytial…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection, Premature Birth, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Congenital Heart Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01006629
- Testing
- palivizumab
- Where
- 19 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott