Clinical trials: Preterm Birth Complication
Pregnancy Complications, Pregnancy Related
PRECISE - Objective Measures and Observations of Physical Exposures Among Pregnant Employees in the Danish Workforce
Occupational physical activity during pregnancy may decrease blood supply to the uterus and be connected to negative pregnancy outcomes.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Complications, Pregnancy Related, Preterm Birth, Small for Gestational Age at Delivery
- Trial name
- PRECISE (NCT05670145)
- Testing
- PRECISE
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Premature Birth
Vaginal Progesterone in Twins With Short Cervix
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial of Vaginal Progesterone to Prevent Early Preterm Birth In Twin Pregnancy with Short Cervix.
- Trial name
- NCT01812239
- Testing
- Vaginal Progesterone gel., fetal fibronectin swab.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Obstetrix Medical Group
Child Behavior Problem, Preterm
I-InTERACT Preterm Parenting
Many children born very preterm experience behavior problems, and existing resources for parenting these children are lacking. A pilot trial established the effectiveness of a preterm parenting intervention, I-Interact Preterm…
- Conditions
- Child Behavior Problem, Preterm, Parent-Child Relations, Parenting
- Trial name
- I2P-RCT (NCT06767293)
- Testing
- I-InTERACT Parenting Intervention (I2P) and coaching sessions, I-InTERACT Parenting Microlearning Intervention (I2P Micro) and coaching sessions, Internet Resources
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Neonatal Death, Stillbirth
Asia Pregnancy Outcomes Study
Preterm birth is a major cause of child mortality and morbidity, most of which occurs in south-east Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
- Trial name
- NCT03438110
- Where
- 3 sites in India, Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 1,226 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RTI International
Habituation, Psychophysiological, Preterm, Infant
Habituation's Mechanisms in Preterm and Term Infants
Each year in France, 7 % of newborns are born preterm (before 37 weeks of gestational age (GA)). The investigators called very preterm infants those who were born before 33 weeks of GA.
- Trial name
- HABIPREMA (NCT02496104)
- Testing
- Package n°1 of the APIB
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Pre-Eclampsia, Pre-Term
Vascular Inflammation and Anti-inflammatory Supplements After Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Women who had an adverse pregnancy outcome (APO), such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, or gestational diabetes, have a higher risk for heart disease.
- Conditions
- Pre-Eclampsia, Pre-Term, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Hypertension in Pregnancy
- Trial name
- VIA (NCT04633551)
- Testing
- Anti-inflammatory supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Preterm Infant, Full-term Infant
Taiwan Preterm Infant Database: Analysis and Comparison of Birth Conditions and Exploration of Prognostic Factors
The purpose of this study is to conduct a long-term follow-up of preterm infants with different birth conditions, aiming to provide data and resources for future care and to identify predictive and influencing factors related to…
- Trial name
- NCT07238231
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Pregnancy
Transvaginal Ultrasound Cervical Length Measurements in Twin Gestations
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of routine transvaginal cervical length ultrasound can be used to prevent preterm deliveries in twin gestations.
- Trial name
- NCT02372422
- Testing
- Transvaginal ultrasound determination of cervical length, Routine care
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- William H. Barth, Jr., M.D., Col(ret), USAF, MC
Newborn; Vitality, Sleep
Effects of Kangaroo Care on Circadian Rhythm, Growth and Physiological Effects
This study was planned to investigate the effect of premature babies receiving regular kangaroo care in the NICU on circadian rhythm, growth and physiological parameters, and breast milk cortisol levels
- Conditions
- Newborn; Vitality, Sleep, Preterm Labor, Care Pattern, Maternal
- Trial name
- NCT06589349
- Testing
- Kangaroo Care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sibel Küçükoğlu
Cerebral Palsy, Prematurity
Study of Generalized Movements for Early Prediction of Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this study is to assess the predictive value of generalized movements in preterm and term infants who are at risk for development of cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT00749008
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles R. Neal,
Weight, Birth, Premature Birth
Effects of Olfactory and Gustatory Stimulus on the Nutrition of Premature Babies
The objective of this clinical trial is to test the effects of olfactory and taste stimulation with milk or water in premature newborns with a gestational age between 28 and 32 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT06305052
- Testing
- Milk, Water
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Professor Fernando Figueira Integral Medicine Institute
Premature Birth, Infant Development
Neonatal Experience of Social Touch
The purpose of this randomised control trial is to determine the efficacy of CT-optimal touch (gentle stroking at 3cm/s) for newborn's who require a heel prick.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Infant Development, Pain
- Trial name
- NEST (NCT05039918)
- Testing
- Affective touch
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool John Moores University
Pregnancy Complications, Preterm Labor
Strengthening Facility-based Intrapartum/Immediate Newborn Care to Reduce Mortality of Preterm Infants in Migori County, Kenya and Busoga Region, Uganda
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a combination of evidence-based strategies can improve intrapartum and newborn care in facilities to reduce mortality among preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Complications, Preterm Labor, PreTerm Birth, Stillbirth
- Trial name
- PTBi-KE-UG (NCT03112018)
- Testing
- data strengthening, modified Safe childbirth checklist - control, modified Safe childbirth checklist - enhanced
- Where
- 2 sites in Kenya, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 102,988 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Cervical Cerclage, Premature Birth
Perioperative Use of Atosiban for Ultrasound-indicated Cerclage to Reduce Spontaneous Preterm Birth(sPTB)
After ultrasound-indicated cerclage, some pregnant women still experience sPTB, and there is controversy regarding the use of tocolytic agents during the perioperative period to reduce the incidence of sPTB.
- Trial name
- sPTB (NCT06537778)
- Testing
- Atosiban, Normal saline
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 334 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Preterm Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes, Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / Newborn
A Randomized Trial of Induction Methods in Premature Rupture of Membranes
This study evaluates the addition of transcervical Foley catheter balloon and vaginal prostaglandin E2 induction in premature rupture of membranes.
- Trial name
- NCT03744078
- Testing
- Foley balloon catheter
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zeynep Kamil Maternity and Pediatric Research and Training Hospital
Prematurity
Different Intervention Models of Premature Infants Based on the ICF Biopsychosocial Model
Prematurity is an important risk factor for delayed neuropsychomotor development. The main objective of this study is to analyze the impact of different intervention models on the neuropsychomotor development of premature babies…
- Trial name
- NCT05989438
- Testing
- Orientations for families, Professional stimulation more orientations for families.
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
Preterm Birth, Obstetric Labor, Premature
Azithromycin to Improve Latency in Exam Indicated Cerclage Control Trial
Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is effective against bacteria that been associated with preterm birth (PTB). The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the addition of azithromycin prior to exam indicated cerclage prolongs…
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Obstetric Labor, Premature, Obstetric Labor Complications, Pregnancy Complications
- Trial name
- ALEC (NCT05132829)
- Testing
- Azithromycin 1 gram IV, Cefazolin and indomethacin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Retinopathy of Prematurity
A Study Investigating Whether Low Dose Eyedrops for Pupil Dilation is as Effective and Safe as Standard Dose Eyedrops in Examination for Retinopathy of Prematurity.
A prospective, randomized controlled study was conducted from August, 2022 to March, 2023 in the neonatal intensive care unit in Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
- Trial name
- NCT06288321
- Testing
- Microdrop Mydrin-P, Standard Mydrin-P
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Preterm
Effects of Non-Traumatic Nasopharyngeal Suction Technique in Infants
Background: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in preterm infants often leads to secretion-related airway obstructions, requiring suctioning.
- Trial name
- NCT07111611
- Testing
- Non-Traumatic Nasopharyngeal Suction Procedure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Bilgi University
Perinatal Mortality, Stillbirth
Impact of Prenatal Vitamin/Mineral Supplements on Perinatal Mortality
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a daily prenatal supplement of iron plus folic acid or a daily prenatal supplement with multiple vitamins and minerals given to women from their first prenatal visit through…
- Conditions
- Perinatal Mortality, Stillbirth, Neonatal Mortality
- Trial name
- NCT00133744
- Testing
- folic acid, folic acid plus iron, supplements with multiple vitamins and minerals
- Where
- 5 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 18,962 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention