Clinical trials: Very Preterm Infants
Premature Infant, Infant Nutrition Disorders
Nutrition and Neurological Development of Very Preterm Infants
The main goal of this study is to determine, in preterm infants born with a GA < 32 weeks, the association between: the quantity of mother's milk and duration and breastfeeding the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids and iron…
- Conditions
- Premature Infant, Infant Nutrition Disorders, Delayed Mental Development
- Trial name
- EPINUTRI_3 (NCT02184650)
- Testing
- Premature infants with a GA < 32 weeks
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Sucking Pattern of Preterm Infants Using Cup or Bottle Before Breastfeeding
The aim of this study is evaluates the effect of the use of bottle and cup in breast sucking patterns in preterm infants. It will be a randomized blind study.
- Trial name
- NCT00703950
- Testing
- cup feeding, bottle feeding
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Fernandes Figueira
Preterm Infant
Clinical Impact of Non-invasive Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist in Very Preterm Infants
This is a prospective observational study investigating the impact of NIV-NAVA on short-term clinical outcomes and long-term neurodevelopment in very preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT06786039
- Testing
- Non-invasive NAVA
- Where
- 2 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Korea University Anam Hospital
Early Administration of Pulmonary Surfactant Guided by Lung Ultrasound Scores in Very Preterm Infants
Prospective, Non-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial on Early Administration of Pulmonary Surfactant Guided by Lung Ultrasound Scores in Very Preterm Infants.
Abstract Background: Bedside lung ultrasonography has been widely used in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Lung ultrasound scores (LUS) may predict the need for pulmonary surfactant (PS) application.
- Trial name
- NCT06491901
- Testing
- PS was given according to lung ultrasound score, PS was given according to clinical criteria
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Infant, Premature, Diseases
Impact of Preterm Single Donor Milk in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Human milk is the best source of enteral nutrition for the preterm infant. However during the infants first hours and days of life breastmilk from the own mother is usually not available.
- Trial name
- NCT02216292
- Testing
- Control Group, Preterm Single Donor Milk Group
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Preterm Birth Complication
Serial Brain MRI in Hospitalized Preterm Infants
The purpose of this research study is to use serial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to define the timing and factors associated with brain injury as well as the pattern of brain growth of very preterm infants during…
- Trial name
- NCT06052865
- Testing
- SENSE-plus: The Supporting and Enhancing NICU Sensory Experiences 2nd Edition (SENSE II) program, SENSE: The Supporting and Enhancing NICU Sensory Experiences 2nd Edition (SENSE II) program, Reference/ Standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Premature Birth, Growth Failure
Predictors of Postnatal Growth Failure in Preterm Infants
This prospective observational study aims to identify the clinical and nutritional predictors of postnatal growth failure among preterm infants admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Assiut University Children's Hospital.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Growth Failure, Very Low Birth Weight Infant
- Trial name
- NCT07818681
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Iron Deficiency, Anemia of Prematurity
Neurodevelopment After Early Iron Supplementation
Background: Iron deficiency in early childhood may impair neurodevelopment. Aim: To examine whether early iron supplementation improved neurodevelopment in preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Iron Deficiency, Anemia of Prematurity, Neurodevelopmental Delay
- Trial name
- NCT00457990
- Testing
- Oral administration of ferrous sulphate
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ulm
Very Preterm Birth
High-Dose Intravenous Lipid for Very Preterm or Very Low Birth Weight Infants Effects on Growth
This is a RCT study conducted in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital in very preterm infants. The investigators compared early intravena lipid start with 2 gram per body weight and 1 gram per body weight and observed the time to reach…
- Trial name
- NCT06909929
- Testing
- Lipid IV 2 g, lipid IV 1 gram
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Effect of Low Dose Aspirin on Birthweight in Twins: The GAP Trial.
Low-dose aspirin started in the first-trimester has been associated with a decrease of preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction and preterm birth in high-risk pregnancies.
- Conditions
- Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight, Fetal Growth Retardation, Preeclampsia
- Trial name
- GAP (NCT02280031)
- Testing
- Acetylsalicylic Acid
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval
Postnatal Growth Failure of Preterm Infants, Human Milk Fortification
Target Versus Standard Human Milk Fortification in Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants
The prevention of postnatal growth failure in very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants is of utmost importance. Standard fortification is the most commonly used supplementation practice but it does not consider the native…
- Trial name
- NCT02716337
- Testing
- Addition of human milk fortifiers according to human milk analysis
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Preterm Birth
Human Milk in Preterm Infants
Current NICU protocol introduces human milk fortifier at 8 days of feeding. This study will introduce human milk fortifier at day 1. The primary outcome is the effect on growth velocity at 28 days and 36 weeks post menstrual age.
- Trial name
- NCT05228535
- Testing
- Human milk fortifier
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Hypothermia, Preterm Infants
Heat Loss Prevention in Delivery Room Using a Polyethylene Cap
It is apparent that the head of a preterm infant should not be left uncovered, however it remains unclear whether covering the head of a preterm baby with plastic wrapping is effective in preventing heat loss.
- Trial name
- NCT00930917
- Testing
- Polyethylene cap, Polyethylene wrap, conventional treatment
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of Padova
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
Premature Infants, Very Low Birth Weight Infants
The Video System to Provide a Developmental Training Guide for Preterm Infants
This study aimed to establish a systematic developmental training guide protocol for parent-centered early intervention and verify the concept and feasibility of a video system for parent-centered in-home developmental therapy…
- Trial name
- NCT06965842
- Testing
- Parent-centered developmental training
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Prematurity, Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Curosurf and Survanta Treatment(CAST)of RDS in Very Premature Infants
Approval of surfactant by the FDA in 1989 for the treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants greatly improved survival rates.
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Trial name
- CAST (NCT00767039)
- Testing
- Survanta (beractant), Curosurf (poractant)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Alan Fujii
Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Safety and Tolerability of Lactoferrin in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
To evaluate the safety and tolerability of three different lactoferrin doses in preterm infants
- Trial name
- NCT02731092
- Testing
- Lactoferrin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (LCPUFA) Supplementation in Very Low Birth Weight Infants for The Prevention Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a blinding disease affecting infants born prematurely. These infants do not have enough essential fatty acids to structurally support the retina, the nerve tissue in the eye which allows us to…
- Trial name
- NCT02486042
- Testing
- Omegaven, Standard lipids (primarily omega-6 fatty acids)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Neonatal SEPSIS, Prematurity
Neonatal Bacterial Colonization Study
This study will evaluate the effect of skin antisepsis and/or emollient therapy on bacterial colonization dynamics in very low birth weight, hospitalized infants.
- Conditions
- Neonatal SEPSIS, Prematurity, Very Low Birth Weight Baby, Bloodstream Infection
- Trial name
- NCT03896893
- Testing
- Skin antisepsis, Emollient
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Stellenbosch
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Pain Response During Examination for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Newborns infants equal or less than 1500 grams and/or equal and less than 32 weeks will have ophthalmologic examination for ROP at 6 weeks old.
- Trial name
- ROP (NCT00648687)
- Testing
- suck 12.5% dextrose in water 5 minutes before the procedure
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Bioethics Commission of Brazil