Clinical trials: Very Low Birth Weight
Infant Development, Sensory Disorder
The Prechtl's General Movement Assessment, Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination and Sensory Profile-2
In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), infants encounter many sensory stimuli (excessive noise, bright lights, painful medical applications, etc.) that are not present in the uterus.
- Conditions
- Infant Development, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Motor Delay
- Trial name
- highrisk (NCT05217199)
- Testing
- Measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Placental Transfusion
Extrauterine Placental Transfusion In Neonatal Resuscitation Of Very Low Birth Weight Infants
To investigate the effect of extrauterine placental transfusion (EPT) compared to delayed cord clamping (DCC) on the mean hematokrit on the first day of life in very low birth weight infants (VLBW) born by caesarian section.
- Conditions
- Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Placental Transfusion, Anemia
- Trial name
- EXPLAIN (NCT03916159)
- Testing
- Extrauterine placental transfusion (Intervention group), Delayed cord clamping (Control group)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Köln
Very Low Birth Weight Infant
The Effect of Family Integrated Care on Melatonin Level in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
This study will explore the effect of Family integrated care (FICare) on the level of melatonin and other clinical outcomes in very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs) by integrating families into the neonatal intensive care unit…
- Trial name
- NCT05483231
- Testing
- Family integrated care intervention group, Routine nursing care group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Very Preterm Maturity of Infant
USCOM Parameters in Preterm Infants: Reference Ranges
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the feasibility of hemodynamic measurement by the UltraSonic Cardiac Output Monitor (USCOM) in very preterm or very-low-birth-weight infants.
- Trial name
- NCT05961657
- Testing
- Hemodynamic measurements by USCOM
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori
ROP, Jaundice, Neonatal
Hyperbilirubinemia and Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preterm Infants: a Retrospective Study.
The goal of this retrospective observational study is to [learn about the correlation between hyperbilirubinemia and retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants.
- Conditions
- ROP, Jaundice, Neonatal, Premature, Very Low Birth Weight Infant
- Trial name
- biliROP (NCT05806684)
- Testing
- ROP
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,586 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Emollient Therapy for Premature Infants in Zimbabwe
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of topical emollient treatments in improving neonatal growth and mortality rates.
- Trial name
- NCT05461404
- Testing
- Topical Emollient Therapy
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 520 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Work of Breathing in Premature Infants at Discharge
The purpose of this study is to compare how premature infants who required oxygen for at least 28 days during their time in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) breathe at discharge compared to premature infants who did not…
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT03682575
- Testing
- Enrollment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
VLBW - Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Peripherel Perfusion Index to Predict Sepsis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
To explore the predictive value of peripheral perfusion index in late onset sepsis of very low birth weight infants , obtain the threshold by observing the perfusion index of very low birth-weight infants within one month after…
- Trial name
- NCT05224921
- Testing
- Not applicable (cohort study)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Extreme Prematurity, Extremely Low Birth Weight
RCT: The Effect of Held Position During Kangaroo Care on Physiological Parameters of Premature Infants
The goal of this superiority crossover randomised controlled trial is to investigate whether there is an optimal position at which to perform kangaroo mother care (KMC) in extremely preterm infants in the NICU.
- Conditions
- Extreme Prematurity, Extremely Low Birth Weight, Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- NCT05686252
- Testing
- Held Position
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University College Cork
Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
SMOFlipid and Incidence of BPD in Preterm Infants
Despite many advances in neonatal care in the recent years, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) continues to be the major cause of chronic lung morbidity in infants.
- Trial name
- NCT04078906
- Testing
- n3-LCPUFA enriched Intravenous Lipid Emulsion
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 384 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
Enteral Nutrition Tolerance And REspiratory Support (ENTARES)
This research study aims to evaluate the relation between non-invasive ventilation and feeding tolerance in preterms with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
- Conditions
- Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant, Enteral Feeding Intolerance
- Trial name
- ENTARES (NCT03548324)
- Testing
- HHHFNC, NCPAP
- Where
- 13 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- University of Turin, Italy
Inadequate; Pulmonary Ventilation, Newborn, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Nasal Noninvasive NAVA in the Very Low Birth Weight Infant
The purpose of this study is to determine if a new type of mechanical ventilation, or breathing machine (called neurally adjusted ventilatory assist or NAVA), will provide additional support to infants who were born prematurely.
- Trial name
- NCT01785563
- Testing
- Nasal NIV-NAVA
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tarah T Colaizy
Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Olfactory Stimulation for Very Low Birth Weight Infants
This is a RCT study examining whether odor administration to mothers of very low birth weight infants promotes stabilization of vital signs compared with common nursing care.
- Trial name
- NCT05406804
- Testing
- Olfactory stimulation, Routine nursing care
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Flexible Electronics for Early Assessment
The morbidities associated with very low birth weight (VLBW) infants constitute a major health problem and a significant emotional and financial burden for families and our nation.
- Trial name
- NCT03034785
- Testing
- FlexiMitt
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wyss Institute at Harvard University
Infant Development, Infant,Premature
Movement-based Infant Intervention
The objective is to pilot test the effectiveness of an evidence-based intervention to promote positive neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants at risk for developmental delay.
- Conditions
- Infant Development, Infant,Premature, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age
- Trial name
- NCT03082313
- Testing
- Movement Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
OptiMoM Grows Up: 5.5-year Follow-up of the OptiMoM Fortifier Study
In Canada, the leading cause of long-term disability in children is being born at very low birth weight (VLBW). To help improve outcomes, nutrition is a modifiable aspect of infant care.
- Trial name
- NCT04308902
- Testing
- VLBW, Term-born Comparison
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 149 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Efficacy of Multiple Strain Probiotics Reduces the Neurobehavioral Disorder in Premature Very Low Birth Weight Infants
The management protocols, clinical practices, equipment, infrastructure, and key personnel in NICU are unchanged during the study period.
- Trial name
- NCT03858816
- Testing
- Mixture probiotics
- Where
- Taiwan
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Infant Development
Associations Between General Movements Assessments and Cognitive Development
High risk infant is defined as infant with a negative history of environmental and biological factors, which can lead to neuromotor development problems.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Infant Development, Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Developmental Delay
- Trial name
- GMs (NCT05217056)
- Testing
- measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Cerebral Palsy, Infant, Premature, Diseases
Associations Between Early Neonatal Neuroimaging, Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination and General Movements
High risk infant is defined as infant with a negative history of environmental and biological factors, which can lead to neuromotor development problems.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant Development, Neurologic Disorder
- Trial name
- highrisk (NCT05217186)
- Testing
- Measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
BPD - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, NEC - Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Targeted vs Standard Fortification of Breast Milk
BACKGROUND: Human milk (HM) is recommended for all very low birth infants (VLBW)). Breast-milk is highly variable in nutrient content, failing to meet the nutritional demands of VLBW.
- Conditions
- BPD - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, NEC - Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Weight Gain, VLBW - Very Low Birth Weight Infant
- Trial name
- NCT03775785
- Testing
- Tailored enteral nutrition
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Princess Anna Mazowiecka Hospital, Warsaw, Poland