Clinical trials: Preterm Pregnancy
Prematurity
Brain Imaging and Developmental Follow up of Infants Treated With Erythropoietin
Approximately 60,000 premature infants are born each year who weigh less than 1,500 grams,many of whom sustain brain damage because of their prematurity.
- Trial name
- BRITE (NCT01207778)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Feasibility Study of Aerosolized Surfaxin in the Prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in Premature Infants
To evaluate the feasibility, safety and tolerability of aerosolized lucinactant delivered by nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants.
- Trial name
- NCT00807235
- Testing
- Aerosolized lucinactant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Windtree Therapeutics
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 Birth, Sepsis
Characteristics of Cord Blood Immunologic Parameters of Infants <32 Weeks Gestation
Infants in the NICU are at high risk for morbidity and mortality from infections of any onset. Diagnosis of these infections is imperfect at best.
- Trial name
- AOS (NCT00524394)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Infant, Preterm
Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Remifentanil in Pediatric Population
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of continuous infusion of remifentanil in preterm infant with mechanical ventilator for control of procedural pain using two different dosage of remifentanil.
- Trial name
- NCT01477892
- Testing
- low dose remifentanil
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Prematurity
NEO Rehab Program for Premature Infants at Risk for Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this project is to investigate the acceptability, feasibility and fidelity of an innovative NICU rehabilitation program that will include six multimodal, gestational age (GA) appropriate, parent-administered…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Prematurity, Early Intervention, Family Centered Care
- Trial name
- NCT04330859
- Testing
- NeoRehab Bundle, Routine care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Respiratory Compliance, Functional Residual Capacity
Rescue Antenatal Steroids and Pulmonary Function Tests in Preterm Infants
One course of steroids given to a mother before a premature delivery helps the lungs of the premature infant and decreases breathing problems.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Compliance, Functional Residual Capacity, Pulmonary Function Testing
- Trial name
- NCT00669383
- Testing
- betamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Serious Systemic Infections, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Metronidazole Pharmacokinetics (PK) in Premature Infants
Yearly in the United States over 500,000 newborns are delivered prematurely. This population is at high risk of catastrophic bowel disease known as necrotizing enterocolitis.
- Trial name
- PTN_METRO (NCT01222585)
- Testing
- Metronidazole
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Cohen-Wolkowiez
Length of Pregnancy Prolongation in Hours
Antibiotics and the Prolongation of Pregnancy in Preterm Labor With an Advanced Cervical Exam
Preterm birth remains a major health concern affecting up to 12% of all live births prior to 37 weeks gestation. As preterm birth can often be associated with infection our proposal is to evaluate in a randomized fashion…
- Trial name
- NCT00589329
- Testing
- erythromycin and metronidazole (antibiotics)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Prematurity, Very Low Birth Weight
The Safety Evaluation of Silver Alginate (Algidex™) Dressing in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Infants
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of silver alginate (Algidex™) dressing in VLBW infants in preparation for a large efficacy trial.
- Trial name
- NCT00593684
- Testing
- Silver Alginate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Small for Gestational Age
Donor Milk vs. Formula in Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Infants
The Milk Trial seeks to determine the effect on neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 22-26 months of donor human milk as compared to preterm infant formula as the in-hospital diet for infants whose mothers choose not to provide…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight
- Trial name
- NCT01534481
- Testing
- Donor Milk, Preterm Formula
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 483 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Prematurity, Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Trial of Non Invasive Ventilation for Respiratoy Distress Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the hypothesis that nasal intermittent positive pressure(NIPP), used as a primary mode of ventilation in preterm infants with RDS, will decrease the need for conventional endotracheal…
- Trial name
- NCT00821119
- Testing
- nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Materno Infantil Prof. Fernando Figueira
Pregnancy, Premature Rupture of Membranes
Cervical Ripening in Premature Rupture of Membranes
Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is diagnosed by demonstrating amniotic fluid in the vaginal canal before the onset of labor.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes, Unfavorable Cervix
- Trial name
- NCT02314728
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection, Neonatal Infection
Antenatal Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Testing to Prevent Adverse Neonatal Consequences
To assess the effectiveness of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) testing and treatment during pregnancy to reduce adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes compared to the standard of care (treatment based on…
- Conditions
- Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection, Neonatal Infection, Preterm Birth, Gonorrhea
- Trial name
- NCT04955717
- Testing
- Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae screening using the GeneXpert
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Botswana
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Small for Gestational Age
Hydrocortisone for BPD
The Hydrocortisone and Extubation study will test the safety and efficacy of a 10 day course of hydrocortisone for infants who are less than 30 weeks estimated gestational age and who are intubated at 14-28 days of life.
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- NCT01353313
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Infections, Streptococcal
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of a 10-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Preterm Infants
This study aims to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity and immunogenicity of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Biologicals´ 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine when co-administered with diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis-hepatitis…
- Trial name
- NCT00390910
- Testing
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine GSK1024850A, Infanrix hexa
- Where
- 8 sites in Greece, Spain
- Volunteers
- 286 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Preterm Infants, Parenteral Nutrition n-3 Fatty Acids
Comparison of Two Different Lipid Emulsions for Parenteral Nutrition in Preterm Infants
The study shall provide evidence for the save and efficient use of a fish oil containing lipid emulsion in parenteral nutrition of preterm infants.Safety will be assessed by monitoring hepatological and hematological laboratory…
- Trial name
- NCT00497289
- Testing
- Lipofundin MCT/LCT 20 %, Lipidem 20%
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- B. Braun Melsungen AG
Deglutition Disorders, Respiratory Distress Syndrome In Premature Infants
Effect of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on The Pharyngeal Swallow in Neonates
Oral feeding of neonates while on nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) is a common practice in many neonatal intensive care units (NICU) all over the country.
- Conditions
- Deglutition Disorders, Respiratory Distress Syndrome In Premature Infants, Respiratory Aspiration, Newborn, Premature
- Trial name
- NCT02661256
- Testing
- NCPAP, Varibar® Thin Liquid Barium Sulfate for Suspension
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Premature Birth
Fathers and Late Preterm Babies Study
The purpose of this study is to test an educational intervention for first-time fathers of late preterm (34 to 36 weeks gestation) infants.
- Trial name
- FLPTB (NCT01056653)
- Testing
- Standard Dose, High Dose, Comparison Group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Preeclampsia
Low Doses of Aspirin in the Prevention of Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia (PE) is a morbid and potentially lethal complication of pregnancy and is more common in women with specific risk factors.
- Trial name
- ASAPP (NCT04070573)
- Testing
- acetylsalicylic acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University