Clinical trials: Preterm Labor
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
Premature Birth
Aspirin Supplementation for Pregnancy Indicated Risk Reduction In Nulliparas (ASPIRIN)
Available data suggest that low dose aspirin may be a safe, widely available and inexpensive intervention that may significantly reduce the risk of preterm birth.
- Trial name
- ASPIRIN (NCT02409680)
- Testing
- Low dose aspirin
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Democratic Republic of the Congo and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 11,976 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Global Network for Women's and Children's Health
Obstetric Labor, Premature
Comparison of Nifedipine Versus Indomethacin for Acute Preterm Labor
The purpose of this research study is to determine the best medication to stop preterm labor. Recent studies have identify nifedipine and indomethacin as the two medications that are most likely to delay delivery for 48 hours…
- Trial name
- NCT03129945
- Testing
- Nifedipine, Indomethacin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
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
Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Other Preterm Infants
Surfactant Positive Airway Pressure and Pulse Oximetry Trial
This study compared the use of continuous positive airway pressure initiated at birth with the early administration of surfactant administered through a tube in the windpipe within 1 hour of birth for premature infants born at 24…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Other Preterm Infants, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- SUPPORT (NCT00233324)
- Testing
- Surfactant, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Supplemental oxygen with target saturation of 85 to 89%
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,316 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Associated Pulmonary Hypertension
Enteral L Citrulline Supplementation in Preterm Infants - Safety, Efficacy and Dosing
Oral L-citrulline supplementation may prevent and/or decrease the severity of chronic lung disease associated with pulmonary hypertension in preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Associated Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- NCT03649932
- Testing
- Enteral L-citrulline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
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
Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Prematurity
Early Versus Late Use of Ibuprofen for Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Closure
The primary objective is to evaluate the Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure rate of early vs. late use of Ibuprofen (Ibu). The investigators believe that early use of Ibu will have a higher PDA closure rate than later use of…
- Trial name
- NCT00833365
- Testing
- Ibuprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature
Effect of a Vibratory Stimulus on Mitigating Nociception-specific Responses to Skin Puncture in Neonates
The assessment and treatment of pain in neonates remains a challenge. In an effort to improve the quality of care while limiting opioid-related adverse effects, this study aims to determine the efficacy of a non-pharmacological…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature, Pain Perception, Pain Measurement
- Trial name
- NCT04050384
- Testing
- Baby GentleStick
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lance M Relland, MD, PhD
Apnea, Apnea Neonatal
Apnea in Hospitalized Preterm Infants Following the Administration of Routine Childhood Vaccines
A prospective, randomized open-label clinical trial will be conducted from July 2018 to October 2020. Approximately 300 preterm infants will be enrolled across three sites: Duke University Medical Center, the University of North…
- Conditions
- Apnea, Apnea Neonatal, Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT03530124
- Testing
- PCV13, DTaP, HBV
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 223 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Infant,Premature, Feeding; Difficult, Newborn
Nifty Feeding Cup Versus Generic Medicine Cup Preterm Infants Who Have Difficulty Breastfeeding
The investigators will establish an evidence base for the Nifty Feeding Cup by evaluating its effectiveness and caregiver satisfaction.
- Trial name
- NCT03280381
- Testing
- Nifty feeding cup, Generic medicine cup
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- PATH
Respiratory Distress Syndrome of Prematurity (Surfactant Dysfunction), Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Trial of Late Surfactant to Prevent BPD: A Pilot Study in Ventilated Preterm Neonates Receiving Inhaled Nitric Oxide
The purpose of this study is to determine if the combination of late doses of Infasurf with inhaled nitric oxide will interact to improve the surfactant function and thus the respiratory status and outcome of treated infants.
- Trial name
- TOLSURFPilot (NCT00569530)
- Testing
- Infasurf (ONY Inc.)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Roberta Ballard
Preterm Labor, Tobacco Use Disorder
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy
Smoking is the most important modifiable risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes including preterm birth, neonatal death, and maternal complications.
- Trial name
- INFANTS (NCT04417595)
- Testing
- Fish Oil (Containing Omega-3 Acids), Olive Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 237 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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
Depression, Preterm Delivery
Comparing Effectiveness of Treating Depression With & Without Comorbidity to Improve Fetal Health
Depression during pregnancy is prevalent (15-20%) and has an adverse impact on fetal outcomes including preterm delivery (PTD) and low birthweight (LBW).
- Trial name
- PCORIPTD (NCT02371356)
- Volunteers
- 91,084 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Respiratory Insufficiency
Nasal High Frequency Ventilation in Preterm Infants: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to test whether application of high frequency ventilation through a nasal tube can lower blood carbon dioxide levels in stable preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Respiratory Insufficiency, Apnea of Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT00296231
- Testing
- Nasal high frequency ventilation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Tarah T Colaizy
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
Preterm Labor
Nifedipine or Nifedipine Plus Indomethacin for Treatment of Acute Preterm Labor
Tocolytic agents are used for the treatment of preterm labor. It is unclear whether combination treatments of two tocolytic agents are more effective in stopping preterm labor compared to one.
- Trial name
- NCT02438371
- Testing
- Nifedipine, Indomethacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Premature Birth, Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood
Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Decision Guide for Infant Feeding Assessment
Preterm infants are at risk for feeding problems which can persist through early childhood. These feeding problems may include oral motor, sensory, digestive, nutritional, respiratory, and/or behavioral components.
- Trial name
- NCT04850794
- Testing
- Decision Support Tool
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Herpes Simplex Virus, Neonatal Sepsis
A Study to Describe the Pharmacokinetics of Acyclovir in Premature Infants (PTN_Acyclo)
Acyclovir is a drug used to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in babies. Appropriate dosing of acyclovir is known for adults and children but acyclovir has not been adequately studied in full-term or premature neonates.
- Trial name
- NCT00942084
- Testing
- Acyclovir
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Phillip Brian Smith