Clinical trials: Very Premature Infants
Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Ureaplasma/Mycoplasma Positive
Pharmacokinetic Study of Clarithromycin in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the pharmacokinetics of clarithromycin which is used for premature infants with ureaplasma.
- Trial name
- NCT01851954
- Testing
- Clarithromycin
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Pre-Term, Persistent Ductus Arteriosus
Evaluation of the Brain and Renal Regional Oxygenation Using NIRS in Preterm Infants
This study evaluates the brain and renal oxygenation using near infrared spectroscopy in preterm infants with persistent ductus arteriosus
- Trial name
- NCT04295395
- Testing
- NONIN SenSmart model X-100 near- infrared spectrometer
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Vilnius University
Very Premature Baby
Guided Participation Discharge Program for Very Preterm Infants
This study aimed at investigating the feasibility of a new guided participation (GP) discharge program for parents of very preterm infants. A randomized controlled trial was conducted in a neonatal intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT03668912
- Testing
- Guided participation discharge programme
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Infant, Premature, Nutrition, Enteral
Aspiration of Residual Gastric Contents
The primary purpose of this study is to determine nutrition outcomes and risks to gastrointestinal integrity and function of aspirating for routine gastric contents prior to each feeding in very low birth weight premature infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01863043
- Testing
- No aspiration of gastric contents, Routine aspiration of gastric contents
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Premature Birth
SURFAXIN® Treatment for Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Infants.
SURFAXIN® (lucinactant) treatment will be examined in very low birth weight infants to prevent development of chronic lung disease, commonly known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), in premature infants who have required…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Premature Birth, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT00215540
- Testing
- Lucinactant 175 mg/kg, Lucinactant 90 mg/kg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Windtree Therapeutics
Bacteremia, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Preventing Catheter-related Bacteremia When Administering Injectable Medications in Premature Infants.
This study evaluates the potential interest of a new multi-lumen infusion access device (Edelvaiss® Multiline NEO) in the prevention of catheter-related bacteremia when administering injectable drugs in premature infants.
- Trial name
- MultilineNEO (NCT02633124)
- Testing
- Edelvaiss Multiline NEO, Standard Infusion Set
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Body Composition
Growth and Body Composition in Preterm Infants
Growth is traditionally used as a prognostic measure after admission to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Quality of neonatal intensive care is one of the factors determining the health and quality of life for those that…
- Trial name
- Crescer (NCT00875251)
- Testing
- body composition
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
Preterm, Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Weight Gain in Extremely Premature Infant With Targeted Versus Adjusted Fortification
Investigation about the effect on weight gain in extremely low birth weight preterm with individualized fortification, according to human milk analysis versus fortification adjusted according to urea serum concentration.
- Conditions
- Preterm, Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Feeding, Breast, Food, Fortified
- Trial name
- FORTIN (NCT04982133)
- Testing
- Protein supplementation based on plasma urea concentration every other week or human milk analysis on experiment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario La Paz
Infant Behavior, Infant Conditions
The Effects of Different Music Genres on Heart Rate Variability in Extremely and Very Low Birth Weight Newborns
AIM: to investigate the influence of different music genres on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) of preterm infants. Neonates undergo a daily randomized music listening program.
- Conditions
- Infant Behavior, Infant Conditions, Infant Morbidity
- Trial name
- NCT04049526
- Testing
- The influence of different music genres on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in preterm infants
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ospedale di Circolo - Fondazione Macchi
Motor Development of Premature Infants
Helping Our Premature Infants ON to Better Motor Skills (HOP-ON)
Infants born very premature have biological risk factors for later developmental coordination disorder. Parental stereotyping of infants as fragile and other environmental factors, such as spending long periods laying on their…
- Trial name
- HOP-ON (NCT01281358)
- Testing
- HOP-ON, SMILES
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Infant,Premature, Body Weight
Serial Assessment of Body Fat Accrual in Very Preterm Infants
Despite evidence that both rapid weight gain and excessive body fat accrual are associated with overweight and obesity, usual neonatal care of preterm infants does not include assessment of body fat accrual.
- Conditions
- Infant,Premature, Body Weight, Adiposity
- Trial name
- NCT03575897
- Testing
- Assessment of infant body composition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Low Birthweight Infant, Preterm
Exploring Minor Proteins and Peptides in Human Milk: a Proteomic Analysis Across Lactation Stages
Human milk (HM) is the optimal food source for the nutrition, growth, and development of newborns. The protein fraction of HM plays a crucial role in the healthy development of infants.
- Conditions
- Low Birthweight Infant, Preterm, Very Low Birth Weight Preterms
- Trial name
- PROTEOM-MILK (NCT06787963)
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba
Preterm Birth
The Australian Placental Transfusion Study (APTS): Should Very Pre Term Babies Receive a Placental Blood Transfusion at Birth Via Deferring Cord Clamping Versus Standard Cord Clamping Procedures?
To establish if placental transfusion, using deferred cord clamping for 60 seconds or more while holding the baby at or below the level of the placenta, will improve survival without disability compared with standard early cord…
- Trial name
- APTS (NCT02606058)
- Testing
- Deferred cord clamping
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 1,637 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sydney
Ferritin Levels in Very Preterm Infants
Donor Breast Milk and Serum Ferritin Levels in Very Preterm Infants
This study compares the iron levels in very preterm infants receiving donor breast (DBM) milk to very preterm infants receiving maternal breast milk (MBM).
- Trial name
- NCT06843278
- Testing
- maternal breast milk, Donor breast milk
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth
Breast Milk, Premature Infant
Individualized Fortification of Breast Milk
Objectives: To compare the effects of two different methods of individualized protein fortification of breast milk on the early growth of VLBW preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT03324126
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Ozgul Bulut
Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Intestinal Perforation
Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Bowel Perforation in Very Preterm Infants - Long-term Follow up
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a gastrointestinal syndrome characterized by transmural inflammation and necrosis of the large and/or small bowel and subsequent intramural gas-forming organisms into the intestinal wall.
- Conditions
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Intestinal Perforation, Premature Infant Disease
- Trial name
- NOR-NEC (NCT06757582)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of North Norway
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
Fungal Infections Systemic
Oral Nystatin Prophylaxis to Prevent Systemic Fungal Infection in Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants
This study determines the effectiveness of oral nystatin as prophylaxis in order to prevent systemic fungal infection in very low birth weight preterm neonates.
- Trial name
- NCT03390374
- Testing
- Nystatin Oral
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of VLBW Infants
Donor Human Milk and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Very Low Birthweight (VLBW) Infants
Breastfeeding is an important health-promoting behavior. Human milk is the ideal diet for all infants, optimizes intellect, and provides protection against infectious and atopic diseases in childhood as well as decreasing risks…
- Trial name
- NCT01232725
- Testing
- Donor Human Milk
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Tarah T Colaizy
Prematurity, Oxidant Injury
Use of Blended Oxygen for Delivery Room Resuscitation of Very Low Birth Weight Infants
We propose a preliminary trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of using more restricted oxygen during resuscitation for VLBW infants than is utilized currently in an effort to reduce the oxidant stress of such treatment, and…
- Trial name
- NCT00369720
- Testing
- Titration of oxygen in delivery room
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Neil Finer