Clinical trials: Very Preterm Infants
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
Oral Disorders
Acquisition of Full Oral Feeding and Further Oral Disorders in Extremely Preterm Infants
Extremely premature infants (born before 29 weeks) frequently present oral disorders. The management of these patients require assisted ventilation, enteral nutrition, and intensive daily care (procedural pain, exposure to pain…
- Trial name
- ORAPREM (NCT06648083)
- Testing
- Food autonomy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Cerebral Palsy, Infant Development
Associations Between General Movements Assessments and Cognitive Development
High risk infant is defined as infant with a negative history of environmental and biological factors, which can lead to neuromotor development problems.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Infant Development, Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Developmental Delay
- Trial name
- GMs (NCT05217056)
- Testing
- measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure,, Preterm Infants,
Early NCPAP Before Surfactant Treatment in Very Preterm Infants With RDS
We hypothesis a period of early NCPAP before surfactant treatment is effective for treating RDS and preventing BPD in very premature infants.
- Conditions
- Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure,, Preterm Infants,, Surfactant Treatment,, Respiratory Distress Syndrome,
- Trial name
- NCT01996670
- Volunteers
- 683 people
- Sponsor
- Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Efficacy of Prophylactic Glycerin Suppositories for Feeding Intolerance in Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants: a Randomized Trial
To evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic glycerin suppositories will accelerate the elimination of meconium from the large intestine and thus reduce the incidence of feeding intolerance in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants
- Trial name
- NCT01799629
- Testing
- Glycerin suppositories
- Where
- 3 sites in Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
Osteopenia of Prematurity
The Effect of Physical Activity on Bone Mineralization and Immune System in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Studies have demonstrated that brief (5-10 min a day) passive range-of-motion exercise is beneficial for bone development in very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01042639
- Testing
- passive physical activity
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Enteral Feeding Intolerance, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Bovine Colostrum for Preterm Newborns
Feeding intolerance is a common problem in very preterm infants due to their immature digestive system. This intolerance extends the time to full enteral feeding and thereby also prolongs the time on parenteral nutrition (PN).
- Conditions
- Enteral Feeding Intolerance, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Late-Onset Neonatal Sepsis
- Trial name
- PreColos-RCT (NCT03085277)
- Testing
- Bovine Colostrum, Preterm Formula
- Where
- 8 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Per Torp Sangild
Apnea of Prematurity
Caffeine for Apnea of Prematurity (CAP)
At least 5 of every 1000 live-born babies are very premature and weigh only 500 to 1250 grams at birth. Approximately 30-40% of these high-risk infants either die or survive with lasting disabilities.
- Trial name
- NCT00182312
- Testing
- Caffeine citrate injection
- Where
- 34 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Infant, Premature, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Testosterone and Cortisol Levels in Infants
Very low birth weight (VLBW) infants have more health and developmental problems than normal birth weight full-term infants. These problems are more common in males than female VLBW preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT02599545
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Early Ibuprofen Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Premature Infants (TRIOCAPI)
Very premature infants with a large ductus, selected by an early echocardiogram, will receive either ibuprofen or placebo before 12 hours of life.
- Trial name
- TRIOCAPI (NCT01630278)
- Testing
- Ibuprofen
- Where
- 11 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 363 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
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
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Cerebral Function Monitoring in Premature Infants
This observational study tests the feasibility of enrolling subjects and obtaining an amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram (aEEG) within the first 72 hours of life, a second aEEG recording between 72-168 hours of life, and…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- NCT00873847
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
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
Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Very Preterm Maturity of Infant
CGM Use in Preterm Infants
Preterm infants (gestational age (GA) at birth < 31 weeks) admitted to the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital NICU will have a Dexcom G6 sensor Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) placed shortly after consent and…
- Conditions
- Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Very Preterm Maturity of Infant, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT05436925
- Testing
- Dexcom G6 sensor Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
Optimising Breathing Support at Extubation in Very Preterm Infants: A Clinical Study
Many babies born very preterm (<32 weeks of pregnancy) require support to breathe from a breathing machine (mechanical ventilator) via a breathing tube. Although this keeps babies alive, it can damage their lungs.
- Trial name
- PrePAP (NCT07251790)
- Testing
- Pre-extubation continuous positive airway pressure
- Where
- 3 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Very Preterm Infant
Effect in the Short and Medium Term of Different Techniques of Tactile Stimulations on Neurological Development in a Population of Very Preterm Infants
Premature birth deprives infants of sensory stimulation. Tactile stimulation such as massage pressure with kinesthetic movement significantly increases the weight, bone density and shorten the duration of stay of premature babies…
- Trial name
- NCT02608151
- Testing
- massage with oil, massage without oil
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
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
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
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), Premature Infants
PNEUMOSTEM® for Improving Respiratory Outcomes in Very Premature Infants Diagnosed With Early Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and potential efficacy of PNEUMOSTEM® for improving respiratory outcomes in very premature infants diagnosed with Early Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
- Trial name
- REVIVE-PH (NCT07368088)
- Testing
- PNEUMOSTEM®
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
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