Clinical trials: Preterm Pregnancy
Preterm Labor, Preterm Birth
Use of Placental Alpha Microglobulin-1(PAMG-1) to Diagnose Premature Rupture of Membranes in Pregnant Women
The study is to evaluate the accuracy of a test device called "PAMG-1" to see if a pregnant women has ruptured membranes in comparison to standardly used testing methods.
- Trial name
- PAMG-1 (NCT03715530)
- Testing
- PAMG-1 immunoassay
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Mark Santillan
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
High Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Bubble Nasal CPAP for the Treatment of Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn in Infants ≥ 35 Weeks Gestation
The primary objective is to determine whether High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) is a superior respiratory modality for neonates ≥36 weeks with transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) when compared to the standard of care modality…
- Trial name
- NCT01270581
- Testing
- High Flow Nasal Cannula, Bubble Nasal CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Preterm Infant
Trial to Improve Multisensory Neural Processing, Language & Motor Outcomes in Preterm Infants
Every year, almost all of ½ million infants born prematurely in the US and 15 million worldwide suffer from abnormal brain maturation resulting from interactions between immaturity and atypical sensory experiences after birth.
- Trial name
- NCT03232931
- Testing
- Therapist skin-to-skin Care, Contingent parent's voice exposure, Parental skin-to-skin care
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infants, Very Low Birth Weight Baby
Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) as an Adjunct to Neonatal Resuscitation
This study hopes to determine whether nitric oxide along with oxygen during the first 20 minutes of life in infants needing help with breathing will reduce the percentage and total exposure to oxygen during that time frame.
- Trial name
- iNO (NCT01220687)
- Testing
- iNO, Nitrogen
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Premature Infant
NEC Screening Abdominal Radiograph vs Bowel Ultrasound in Preemies
The overall primary objective is to establish the feasibility and pilot the design and delivery of a diagnostic randomized controlled trial (RCT) of BUS (bowel ultrasound) for NEC evaluation which will lead to a successful…
- Trial name
- NCT03963011
- Testing
- Bowel Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Premature Birth
Neonatal Resuscitation - Sustained Inflations
This study compares a fifteen second sustained inflation (SI) to five repeated two - three second 'inflation breaths' during resuscitation at delivery of infants born prematurely.
- Trial name
- NCT02967562
- Testing
- Inflation Breaths, Sustained Inflation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Amenorrhea, Premature Ovarian Failure
GnRH Analogue for Ovarian Function Preservation in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Patients
Primary Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of the 3-month depot leuprolide in inducing and maintaining secondary amenorrhea in patients undergo hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
- Conditions
- Amenorrhea, Premature Ovarian Failure, Ovarian Function Insufficiency
- Trial name
- NCT00429494
- Testing
- Leuprolide Acetate, Questionnaire, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Premature Birth
Cervical Pessary to Prevent Preterm Birth in Singleton Pregnancies With a Sonographically Measured Short Cervix
The purpose of this study is to learn if the Arabin pessary can reduce preterm birth less than 37 weeks 0 days in singleton pregnancies that have a short cervix.
- Trial name
- NCT02357394
- Testing
- Arabin Pessary
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Gene Lee, MD
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
Preeclampsia
Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Efficacy Study of Recombinant Antithrombin Versus Placebo in Preterm Preeclampsia
The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of recombinant human antithrombin (ATryn) in addition to expectant management for the treatment of preterm preeclampsia (PPE).
- Trial name
- PRESERVE-1 (NCT02059135)
- Testing
- Recombinant human antithrombin (ATryn), Normal Saline 0.9%
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- rEVO Biologics
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Anti-inflammatory Treatment at the Onset of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in Preterm Infants
Despite modern medical advances, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) remains a significant problem in neonatal intensive care units (ICUs).
- Trial name
- steroids/NEC (NCT01156480)
- Testing
- hydrocortisone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Endeavor Health
Premature Infants, Stool Bacterial Composition
Effects of Probiotic and Prebiotic Combinations on Premature Infants
The purpose of this study is to see how oral preparations containing both probiotics and prebiotics impact the growth, bacterial colonization of the intestines, and fecal short chain fatty acid content in premature infants.
- Conditions
- Premature Infants, Stool Bacterial Composition, Growth
- Trial name
- NCT00282113
- Testing
- ProBioPlus, Culturelle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant (ELBW)
Effective Approaches & Strategies to Ease Off Nasal CPAP In Preterm Infants
Though Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP) is a commonly used form of non-invasive neonatal respiratory support, the optimal method of weaning off NCPAP is not well established.
- Conditions
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant (ELBW), BronchoPulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- EASEOFFNCPAP (NCT02819050)
- Testing
- NCPAP
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Preterm Infant, Hypothermia, Newborn
Early Kangaroo Mother Care in Gambian Hospitalised Unstable Neonates
The mortality effect of kangaroo mother care in stable newborns <2000g is well established but mortality effect in unstable newborns is not conclusively known.
- Conditions
- Preterm Infant, Hypothermia, Newborn, Death, Kangaroo Mother Care
- Trial name
- eKMC (NCT03555981)
- Testing
- Early Kangaroo Mother Care, Standard care
- Where
- The Gambia
- Volunteers
- 279 people
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Prematurity, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Inhaled Nitric Oxide and Neuroprotection in Premature Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether inhaled nitric oxide improves the neurological outcome for premature infants.
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Periventricular Leukomalacia
- Trial name
- NOVA2 (NCT00515281)
- Testing
- inhaled nitric oxide, oxygen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 273 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Premature Birth of Newborn
Effects of Massage Therapy to Induce Sleep in Preterm Infants
Premature infants sometimes require sedation to ensure minimal movement during diagnostic procedures such as MRIs. However, sedatives may produce adverse effects.
- Trial name
- NCT01354028
- Testing
- Massage therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Growth Hormone Therapy, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Somatropin Therapy In Children Born Preterm But Appropriate For Gestational Age
Safety and efficacy of Somatropin will be evaluated in short children born with a list weight below 1500 g and that did not catch up to normal height at the age of 4.
- Trial name
- AGA (NCT00174460)
- Testing
- Somatropin, Control Arm
- Where
- 8 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
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
HIV Infection, Vaginal Atrophy
Accelerated Genital Tract Aging in HIV: Estradiol Clinical Trial
During menopause, there is a decrease in a hormone estrogen, which leads to aging of the vagina. Vaginal aging includes changes in the type and amount of healthy bacteria in the vagina, inflammation and a breakdown of natural…
- Conditions
- HIV Infection, Vaginal Atrophy, Menopause, Menopause Related Conditions
- Trial name
- NCT04079218
- Testing
- Estradiol Vaginal Insert
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kerry Murphy
Premature Birth
Group Antenatal Care: Effectiveness and Contextual Factors Linked to Implementation Success in Malawi
In this study, we test the effectiveness of an evidence-based model of group antenatal care by comparing it to individual (usual) antenatal care (Aim 1) across 7 antenatal clinics in Blantyre District, Malawi.
- Trial name
- NCT03673709
- Testing
- Antenatal Care
- Where
- 7 sites in Malawi
- Volunteers
- 1,887 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago