Clinical trials: Very Preterm Birth
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Early Blood Pressure Management in Extremely Premature Infants
This trial tests the feasibility of enrolling 60 extremely preterm infants in a randomized, double-blinded study of blood pressure management within 12 months.
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- ELGAN BP (NCT00874393)
- Testing
- Dopamine, Hydrocortisone
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Morbidity;Newborn, Morality
Improving Outcome of Very Preterm Infants Using Collaborative Quality Improvement
A multicenter interventional study using evidence-based collaborative quality improvement to reduce mortality and major morbidities of very preterm infants in six neonatal centers in Shanghai
- Trial name
- NCT04531839
- Testing
- Evidence-based collaborative quality improvement
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Preterm Birth
Interdisciplinary E-health Based Follow-up of Preterm Born Children
The aim of the study is to assess mental and somatic symptoms of preterm born children at the ages of 2, 5 and 10 by a multidisciplinary team and to evaluate an app that screens for these symptoms.
- Trial name
- NeoUp (NCT06345664)
- Testing
- Diagnostics and intervention recommendations
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Sepsis
Pasteurization of Mother's Own Milk for Preterm Infants
We hypothesize that short term infection-related benefits of human milk feeding are decreased by the process of pasteurization. Primary objective of the study is to compare the incidence of late-onset sepsis in very low birth…
- Trial name
- NCT01580826
- Testing
- pasteurization of mother's own milk
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 303 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Psychomotor Impairment
Correlation Between Cerebral Oxygenation and Neurodevelopment in VLBW Preterm Infants.
The recent improvements in neonatal intensive care have led to a substantial increase in the survival rate of preterm infants; nevertheless, this population is still at high risk for long-term neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Trial name
- NCT03104296
- Testing
- Griffiths Mental Development Scales
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
L-arginine Concentrations and CPS Polymorphisms in VLBW Infants
Plasma L-arginine concentrations are decreased in premature infants with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). A carbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) polymorphism has been correlated with low plasma concentrations of L-arginine in…
- Trial name
- NCT00554866
- Testing
- blood sample and buccal swab sample
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy, Netherlands and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 477 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Premature Birth
Follow-Up of VLBW Infants With Chronic Lung Disease: Respiratory Health and Neurodevelopment
Although previous studies showed that preterm infants resolving from neonatal respiratory disease are more likely to exhibit respiratory illness, developmental disorders, impaired growth and cognitive limitations compared with…
- Trial name
- NCT00358891
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Infant, Premature
Trial of Indomethacin Prophylaxis in Preterm Infants (TIPP)
This trial was to determine whether giving low-dose indomethacin to infants weight 500 to 999 grams (approximately 1 to 2 pounds) at birth improves their survival without cerebral palsy or developmental problems at 18 to 22…
- Conditions
- Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Infant, Premature, Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
- Trial name
- TIPP (NCT00009646)
- Testing
- indomethacin
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,202 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Gut Microbiota, Metabolites
Targeting Gut Microbiota and Metabolites for Very Preterm Infants Through Oropharyngeal Administration of Colostrum
Background: Oropharyngeal administration of colostrum (OAC) has an immune stimulating effect on oropharyngeal-associated lymphoid tissue, and can also promote the maturation of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Trial name
- NCT05481866
- Testing
- Oropharyngeal administration of colostrum, Oropharyngeal administration of sterile water
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shenzhen People's Hospital
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
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
Infantile Hemangioma, Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Timolol for the Prevention of Proliferation of Infantile Hemangioma (TiPPIH Trial)
The purpose of this trial is to see if a topical beta blocker is effective in preventing the proliferation of infantile hemangioma.
- Trial name
- TiPPIH (NCT01434849)
- Testing
- topical 0.5% Timolol maleate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Alice K. Gong
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
Retinopathy of Prematurity, Microbiome
The Analysis of Association of Retinopathy of Prematurity, Gut Microbiome Profile, and Systemic Inflammation
Study Aims 1. Understanding the gut microbiome profile in very low birth weight infants with or without ROP. The onset and aggravation of ROP and their relationship with gut microbiome will be examined. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT05144282
- Testing
- intravitreal injection of anti VEGF, laser photocoagulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Premature; Infant
High Flow Nasal Cannula is Appropriate Alternative for Stabilization of Very Premature Infants: a Prospective Observational Study
A prospective observational study evaluates the safety and efficacy of using High-Flow Nasal Cannula to stabilize very preterm infants immediately after birth.
- Trial name
- SIMPLSAFE (NCT06458582)
- Testing
- High-Flow Nasal Cannula
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Neonatal Complications
Dose Reduction of Antenatal Betamethasone Given to Prevent the Neonatal Complications Associated With Very Preterm Birth
Extensive animal studies have indicated that antenatal betamethasone exposure results in altered developmental trajectories of several fetal systems.
- Trial name
- BETADOSE (NCT02897076)
- Testing
- betamethasone 24 mg
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 3,250 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Respiratory Tract Diseases
Nasal HFOV Versus Nasal CPAP to Reduce Post-extubation pCO2
To investigate whether nasal high frequency oscillation ventilation (nHFOV) immediately after extubation reduces the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (paCO2) at 72 hours after extubation in comparison with nasal…
- Trial name
- NCT02340299
- Testing
- nHFOV, nCPAP
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Microbial Colonization
The Influence of Infant Feeding Type on Preterm Infant's Intestinal Microbiome
This study aims to examine the factors associated with preterm infant's intestinal microbiota depending on feeding type (breast milk or preterm formula)
- Trial name
- NCT04972214
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- CHA University
Preterm Delivery
Does Progesterone Prevent Very Preterm Delivery in Twin Pregnancies?
The purpose of the study is to determine whether a daily dose of 200 mg progesterone administered vaginally from 20-23 to 34 weeks' gestation will reduce the rate of preterm delivery amongst twin pregnancies.
- Trial name
- NCT00329914
- Testing
- Progesterone
- Where
- 17 sites in Austria, Denmark
- Volunteers
- 677 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Preterm, Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Biomarkers, Neurodevelopment and Preterm Infants
Approximately 2% of neonates in the US are born very preterm. Preterm births are associated with impaired cognitive, language and motor function, and increased risk for autism spectrum disorders.
- Conditions
- Preterm, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Epigenetic Changes
- Trial name
- NCT02557191
- Testing
- Observational study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center