Clinical trials: Preterm Neonate
Infant, Newborn
Darbepoetin Administration to Preterm Infants
Infants born prematurely do not increase production of the primary red cell growth factor, erythropoietin (Epo), and often develop an anemia called the "anemia of prematurity." The anemia of prematurity is the most common anemia…
- Trial name
- NCT00334737
- Testing
- Darbepoetin Alfa Injection, erythropoietin alfa injection
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Cardiovascular Insufficiency
Hydrocortisone for Term Hypotension
This trial will evaluate the effects of a 7-day course of hydrocortisone therapy on short-term morbidity, cardiovascular function, long-term neurodevelopment, and mortality in critically ill, term and late preterm infants…
- Trial name
- NCT01954056
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Infant,Premature, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
L-citrulline and Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease that affects up to 35% of very low birth weight infants (VLBW < 1500 g).
- Conditions
- Infant,Premature, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Pulmonary Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT03542812
- Testing
- L-Citrulline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
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
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
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
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
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Moderate Preterm
Incubator Weaning of Moderately Preterm Infants
The objective of this proposal is to evaluate whether weaning from an incubator to a crib at lower versus higher weight, 1600g or 1800g will result in shorter length of hospital stay among moderately preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT02160002
- Testing
- Weaning from an incubator at a lower weight (1600 grams), Weaning from an incubator at a higher weight (1800 grams)
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 366 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Efficacy of Recombinant Human Clara Cell 10 Protein (rhCC10) Administered to Premature Neonates With Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) is a multi-factorial disease process that is the end result of an immature, surfactant deficient lung that has been exposed to hyperoxia, mechanical ventilation and infection.
- Trial name
- NCT01941745
- Testing
- Half normal saline, Low Dose rhCC10, High dose rhCC10
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
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
Inguinal Hernia
Awake Caudal Catheter vs General Anesthesia
It is well established that preterm inguinal hernias discovered in the NICU pose a significant surgical risk due to the associated co-morbid conditions that accompany these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05919732
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Dexmedetomidine, Caffeine, Tylenol, Propofol, rocuronium, caffeine, Tylenol, bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Duration of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Pulmonary Function Testing in Preterm Infants
The primary aim of this study is to quantify and compare changes in lung volumes (as measured by functional residual capacity) in premature infants stable on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and then randomized to two…
- Trial name
- NCT02249143
- Testing
- CPAP and room air
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Pulmonary Function Using Non-invasive Forced Oscillometry
The purpose of this observational study is to measure pulmonary function in term and preterm infants with and without pulmonary disease including respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, transient tachypnea of…
- Conditions
- Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
- Trial name
- PUFFOR (NCT03346343)
- Testing
- Non-invasive forced airway oscillometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Kangaroo Mother Care, Preterm Infant
Kangaroo Mother Care Before Stabilisation Amongst Low Birth Weight Neonates in Africa
We will conduct an individually randomised, controlled, superiority trial with two parallel groups; an intervention arm allocated to receive KMC and a control arm receiving 'standard' care.
- Conditions
- Kangaroo Mother Care, Preterm Infant, Death; Neonatal, Hypothermia, Newborn
- Trial name
- OMWaNA (NCT02811432)
- Testing
- Kangaroo mother care, Standard care
- Where
- 4 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 2,221 people
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Low Milk Supply
Enhancing Breast Milk Production With Domperidone in Mothers of Preterm Neonates
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Domperidone in those mothers who are identified as having difficulty with breast milk production to meet the nutritional needs of their infant in the neonatal…
- Trial name
- EMPOWER (NCT01512225)
- Testing
- Domperidone maleate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Retinopathy of Prematurity
A Randomized Trial of Low-Dose Bevacizumab vs Laser for Type 1 ROP
This randomized clinical trial will compare retinal outcomes with low-dose intravitreous bevacizumab (0.063 mg) versus laser photocoagulation as treatment for infants with type 1 retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
- Trial name
- ROP3 (NCT04634604)
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Laser
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Jaeb Center for Health Research
Pain, Retinopathy of Prematurity
Proparacaine and Mydriatic Eye Drops
In this study, we will be evaluating whether premedication with an anesthetic eye drops leads to a decreased sensation of pain when given dilating eye drops prior to eye examinations to evaluate for retinopathy of prematurity in…
- Trial name
- NCT01266824
- Testing
- Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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
Cerebral Palsy, Stroke
Spinal Stimulation and Mobility Devices
This research study will combine non-invasive spinal stimulation with an ankle exoskeleton to examine the acute impact of the stimulation on gait in children with cerebral palsy.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Premature Birth, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
- Trial name
- NCT05520359
- Testing
- Mobility Device, Spinal Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Premature Infant Disease, Transfusion Related Complication
Cord Blood Transfusion In Preterm Neonates (CB-TrIP)
Repeated transfusions have been associated with very poor outcome of preterm infants. Fetal hemoglobin (HbF) and adult Hb (HbA) have different affinity for oxygen.
- Conditions
- Premature Infant Disease, Transfusion Related Complication, Fetal Hemoglobin
- Trial name
- CB-TrIP (NCT03764813)
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS