Clinical trials: Very Low Birthweight Infants
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
Low Birth Weight Infant
Platelet-activating Factor Acetylhydrolase (Paf-ah) Gene Expression
This is a prospective observational study to determine whether there is an association between the presence of platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase (PAF-AH) gene polymorphisms and the development of chronic lung disease in…
- Trial name
- NCT00747240
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Respiratory Distress Syndrome In Premature Infants
Safety and Efficacy Study of the Draeger Babylog VN500 Device in HFOV Mode in VLBW Neonates
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of the Babylog VN500 in high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) mode as a method for treating very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates requiring invasive…
- Trial name
- NCT02445040
- Testing
- Babylog VN500 in HFOV Mode
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
The Effects of Erythropoietin (EPO) on the Transfusion Requirements of Very Low Birth Weight Infants
This study tested the safety and efficacy of transfusing erythropoietin (Epo) and iron in infants of <1,250g birth weight. For infants 401-1,000g birth weight, we tested whether early erythropoietin (Epo) and iron therapy would…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- EPO (NCT01203514)
- Testing
- Erythropoietin
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 318 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Infant, Low Birth Weight, Hyperglycemia
Gluconeogenesis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Who Are Receiving Nutrition By Intravenous Infusion
RATIONALE: Very low birth weight infants have problems maintaining normal blood sugar levels. Gluconeogenesis is the production of sugar from amino acids and fats.
- Trial name
- NCT00005889
- Testing
- alanine, amino acids, glucagon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
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
Trophic Feeding, Very Low Birth Weight Baby
Effect of Oral Colostrum Applications Every 2 Hours and 4 Hours In Order to Achieve Trophic Feeding in Preterm Infants
The goal of this clinical trial is aims to evaluate the effects of applying colostrum orally every 4 and 2 hours in order to achieve trophic feeding in preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Trophic Feeding, Very Low Birth Weight Baby, Preterm
- Trial name
- NCT06379178
- Testing
- Oral colostrum application 2 hours, Oral colostrum application 4 hours
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Gadjah Mada University
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Computerized Working Memory Training in Very-low-birth-weight Children at Preschool Age
The main aim of this prospective interventional study is to compare quantitative EEG findings and cognitive and neuropsychological test results before and after training with the Cogmed JM program in a group of…
- Trial name
- NCT01518452
- Testing
- Cogmed JM working memory training, Cogmed JM working memory training after waiting
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Donor Breast Milk 2
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the serum ferritin level and hematocrit level in very preterm infants receiving donor breast milk(DBM) with an early iron supplementation protocol .
- Trial name
- NCT07816601
- Testing
- Ferrous Sulfate Oral Product
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth
Late Onset Neonatal Sepsis, Necrotising Enterocolitis
Lactoferrin Prophylaxis in VLBW and Regulator T-cells
The aim of the study is to evaluate whether oral administration of 200 mg/day lactoferrin (LF) to very low birth weight infants reduces late onset sepsis and necrotising enterocolitis and the effect of LF on regulatory T cells.
- Conditions
- Late Onset Neonatal Sepsis, Necrotising Enterocolitis, Very Low Birth Weight Infants
- Trial name
- NCT01287507
- Testing
- Lactoferrin (bovine origin)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
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
Premature Infant, Breast Milk Expression
Growth and Nutritional Status of Very Low Birth Weight Infants Fed a High Protein Exclusive Human Milk Diet
The purpose of this two-arm investigation is to determine if growth patterns of very low birth weight infants (VLBW) (birth weight 750-1500 grams) fed human milk (maternal or donor) supplemented with a human milk-based fortifier…
- Trial name
- MedolacHMF (NCT03839173)
- Testing
- Human milk based human milk fortifier
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
Feasibility Study of Placement and Surfactant Administration Through a Preterm Size Laryngeal Mask Airway in Very Low Birth Weight Neonates With Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Surfactant administration via a supraglottic airway device or laryngeal mask airway (SALSA) is a minimally invasive method of instilling surfactant in the trachea during spontaneous breathing and after applying nasal continuous…
- Trial name
- NCT06606444
- Testing
- Surfactant Administration Through Laryngeal or Supraglottic Airways
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Delivered by Two Different Modalities on Breathing Pattern in Preterm Infants
In this study, the investigators want to observe how continuous positive airway pressure delivered by two different modalities affects breathing pattern in small preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01326975
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Premature Baby 26 to 32 Weeks, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Respiratory Outcome at Adolescence of Very Low Birthweight Infants
EPIPAGEADO is an observational study. Respiratory symptoms and lung function will be evaluated in very low birth weight and term infants, born in 1997 and included in the French EPIPAGE cohort.
- Trial name
- EPIPAGEADO (NCT01424553)
- Testing
- Prevention and follow-up of the patients pulmonary parameters
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 355 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Newborn Complication, Premature
Between Urgency and Efficiency: Assessing the Feasibility of Implementing a Protocol for the Care of Extremely Premature and Very Low Birth Weight Infants During the First Hour of Life: GOLD Study
Premature newborns are a particularly vulnerable population, especially during the first hours of life as they adapt to life outside the womb.
- Trial name
- GOLD (NCT07461623)
- Testing
- Golden Hour protocol
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Weight Gain Preterm
Strategy to Minimize In-hospital Malnutrition in Premature Babies
Adequate nutrition is important for preventing malnutrition in the postnatal period and thus optimize growth and development of children born prematurely.
- Trial name
- SPN (NCT01217164)
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Pedro Ernesto
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
OptiMoM Kindergarten 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
- NCT02759809
- Testing
- Pasteurized donor human breastmilk, Preterm formula
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Premature Infant, Work of Breathing
Work of Breathing and Kangaroo Mother Care
To compare work of breathing and oxygen saturation before, during, and after kangaroo mother care in preterm very low birth weight (VLBW) infants stable on non-invasive respiratory support.
- Conditions
- Premature Infant, Work of Breathing, Oxygen Saturation
- Trial name
- NCT03683316
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services