Clinical trials: Very Preterm Birth
Other Preterm Infants, Transitory Neonatal Electrolyte Disturbance
Clinical Tolerance of Numeta 13%
Numeta G13% is a triple chamber bag including amino acids plus electrolytes, glucose and lipids, dedicated for parenteral nutrition in preterm newborn infants when oral/enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient or contra…
- Conditions
- Other Preterm Infants, Transitory Neonatal Electrolyte Disturbance, Disorder of Mineral Metabolism, Failure to Thrive
- Trial name
- BAXTERULG2 (NCT01772927)
- Testing
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Prematurity
Oral Vitamin A Supplementation for Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Infants
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains a major complication of very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants. Vitamin A is essential for lung development and epithelial integrity, and deficiency has been associated with an…
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Prematurity, Very Low Birth Weight
- Trial name
- VITA-BPD (NCT07577180)
- Testing
- Vitamin A
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- Erhan Calisici
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Propofol Versus Midazolam as Premedication for Preterm Neonates With Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
The aim of the study is to compare the intubation conditions among propofol and remifentanil versus midazolam and remifentanil in premature neonates with respiratory distress syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00797160
- Testing
- propofol
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
Very Preterm Maturity of Infant
Prematurity at the Limit of Viability
Advancements in perinatal care have significantly improved the survival of extremely premature infants, establishing a viability threshold below 25 weeks' gestational age (GA).
- Trial name
- PRELIVIA (NCT06391476)
- Testing
- Study of the evolution of a cohort of children born between 22 and 25 weeks gestational age
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Weight Gain
Effect of Hindmilk on Growth Velocity of Very Preterm Infants
Research question: Does feeding hindmilk improve weight gain in very preterm infants with poor growth velocity? Hypothesis: In very preterm infants (born less than 32 weeks gestation) with poor postnatal growth velocity (<15…
- Trial name
- NCT03637413
- Testing
- Hindmilk
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Belal Alshaikh
Prone Positioning, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Prone Versus Supine Positioning and the Impact on Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Very Low Birth Weight Infants.
In this pilot study, the investigator team aims to evaluate whether standardized prone positioning compared to usual positioning improves moderate to severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) rates as assessed at 36 weeks post…
- Trial name
- NCT04890158
- Testing
- Prone positioning for a total of 6 hours daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Morality, Morbidity;Newborn
Comparison of Care Practices, Mortality and Morbidity of Very Preterm Infants Between Two Tertiary Centers in Northwest and South of China
Care practices, mortality and morbidity of very premature infants from two different tertiary centers were collected and compared, in order to discover areas for improvement where these two newborn centers can learn from each…
- Conditions
- Morality, Morbidity;Newborn, Very Preterm Maturity of Infant
- Trial name
- NCT05116670
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 807 people
- Sponsor
- Nanjing Medical University
Premature Infants
Effect of Erythropoietin on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants With Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Erythropoietin (EPO) has been shown to be neurotrophic and neuroprotective in several animal models and some clinical studies. Our hypothesis is that EPO could improve long-term neurological outcomes in very preterm infants with…
- Trial name
- NCT03914690
- Testing
- Erythropoietin, Normal saline
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- Zhengzhou University
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
Diaphragm Electrical Activity of Preterm Infants on nCPAP Versus NIHFV
Preterm babies have immature lungs and frequent pauses in their breathing which often necessitates breathing support. Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (nCPAP) is one of the most commonly used tools, but does not always…
- Trial name
- NCT02267018
- Testing
- Drager VN500 Ventilator
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Hib Immunisation in Very Preterm-born Infants, Pertussis Immunisation in Very Preterm-born Infants
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Poliomyelitis -Pertussis-Hib Immunisation in Preterm-born Neonates
Preterm neonates are fragile to infections. Their immune system is immature, yet in France, primary vaccines are injected at two months of age, as in term infants.
- Trial name
- VacciPrema (NCT02179996)
- Testing
- Three vaccine injections DTP-pertussis-Hib, Two vaccine injections DTP-pertussis-Hib
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Babies
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) is the most frequent disease related to a premature birth, 15-50% of very low birth newborns (<1500 gr.) will develop BPD.
- Trial name
- NCT02443961
- Testing
- Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion para la Investigacion Biomedica del Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Screening Trial
The ductus arteriosus directs blood away from the pulmonary circulation and toward the systemic circulation during fetal life, then closes after birth.
- Trial name
- NCT01031316
- Testing
- Nondisclosure of screening echocardiogram results, Disclosure of screening echocardiogram results
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Calcium Deficiency
Identifying Vitamin D Deficiency in Very Low Birth Weight Infant (VLBW) Infants Part 2
This study is to determine the amount of vitamin D required for a very low birth weight infant to reach vitamin D sufficiency and achieve optimal calcium health and bone growth.
- Conditions
- Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Calcium Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01363167
- Testing
- 400 IU Cholecalciferol- Vitamin D Daily
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Premature Birth, Late-onset Invasive Infection
Speed of Increasing Milk Feeds Trial
Survival of preterm infants has increased greatly over the years, so a major aim now is to improve the long term outlook for these babies and to avoid serious complications.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Late-onset Invasive Infection, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Trial name
- SIFT (NCT01727609)
- Testing
- Milk feed (breast milk or formula milk)
- Where
- 57 sites in Ireland, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 2,804 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Respiratory Oscillometry for the Prediction of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the correlation between respiratory system reactance, as assessed by respiratory oscillometry, and respiratory outcomes in preterm infants born before 32 weeks of gestation.
- Trial name
- REACT (NCT05986032)
- Testing
- Respiratory Oscillometry
- Where
- 6 sites in Austria, Italy and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori
Meconium Obstruction of Prematurity
Intestinal Fatty Acid Binding Protein in Very Low Birth Weight Infants With Meconium Obstruction
Urinary intestinal fatty acid binding protein (i-FABP), a marker of intestinal mucosal cell damage, has recently been proposed as a clinically useful measure in the early detection of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
- Trial name
- NCT02864446
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Efficacy and Safety of Inhaled Budesonide in Very Preterm Infants at Risk for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
HYPOTHESIS: Early prophylactic inhalation of Budesonide reduces the absolute risk of developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) or death in preterm infants born <28 weeks gestational age (GA) by 10%.
- Trial name
- NEuroSIS (NCT01035190)
- Testing
- Budesonide
- Where
- 40 sites in Belgium, Czechia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 863 people
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital Tuebingen
Low Birth Weight Infant
Nutrition, Growth and Development Among Very Preterm Infants
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of increased supply of energy, protein, vitamin A and the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid on growth, brain maturation and…
- Trial name
- PRENU (NCT01103219)
- Testing
- Nutrition
- Where
- 3 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oslo
Preterm Infants, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Developmental Outcomes of Extreme Prematurity, 5-15 Years Postpartum
The purpose of this study is to assess the emotional well being of mothers to preterm infants with ELBW 5-15 years after the birth. Post-traumatic symptoms and parental stress levels will be taken into consideration.
- Conditions
- Preterm Infants, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Emotional Stress, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
- Trial name
- NCT01430832
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Liver Diseases
Half-life of Plasma Phytosterols in Preterm Infants on Parenteral Nutrition
The purpose of this study is to determine plasma phytosterols half-lives in preterm infants who received intravenous soy oil-based lipid emulsions.
- Trial name
- NCT02758834
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Università Politecnica delle Marche