Clinical trials: Infant Development
Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease
LeukoSEQ: Whole Genome Sequencing as a First-Line Diagnostic Tool for Leukodystrophies
Leukodystrophies, and other heritable disorders of the white matter of the brain, were previously resistant to genetic characterization, largely due to the extreme genetic heterogeneity of molecular causes.
- Conditions
- Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease, 4H Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT02699190
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Breastfeeding, Infant Development
Feeding Mom Feeding Infant's Microbiota: Nutritional Strategies for Improving Breast Milk Composition and Infant Health
The first 1000 days, i.e., the earliest stage of life, is a unique period of opportunity to establish the foundations of human growth and health through the lifespan.
- Trial name
- NCT05259059
- Testing
- No intervention is involved
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Child Development
Molecular Structure and Content of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) and Its Effect on Infant Health in China
In the study, the composition and content of human milk oligosaccharides in premature delivery mothers in China will be examined to investigate the differences in oligosaccharide concentrations in preterm breast milk from…
- Trial name
- NCT04277260
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co. Ltd.
Premature Birth
Neural Development and Its Influencing Factors in Premature Infants With Chronic Lung Disease
Current approaches to treatment of premature infants at risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities have emphasized early assessment and intervention within the first year of life to optimize their developmental outcome.
- Trial name
- NCT00155831
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Obesity, Childhood, Antibiotic Side Effect
Microbiome, Antibiotics, and Growth Infant Cohort
This cross-disciplinary study will assemble and longitudinally follow a large, diverse birth cohort to determine the relationships between early life antibiotic exposure, microbiome development, growth, antibodies, and…
- Trial name
- MAGIC (NCT03001167)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 509 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Birth Asphyxia
Asphyxia Associated Metabolite Biomarker Investigation 2
Follow-up of participants of AAMBI1 study at age of at least 2 years. AAMBI1(ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03354208): Verification of biomarkers in a human population for their ability to diagnose the severity of neonatal asphyxia.
- Trial name
- AAMBI2 (NCT04714502)
- Where
- 4 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- InfanDx AG
Craniofacial Microsomia, Hemifacial Microsomia
Craniofacial Microsomia: Longitudinal Outcomes in Children Pre-Kindergarten (CLOCK)
This study is a multi-center, longitudinal cohort study of 125 infants with craniofacial microsomia (CFM) and 100 infants without craniofacial anomalies.
- Conditions
- Craniofacial Microsomia, Hemifacial Microsomia, Oculo-Auriculo-Vertebral-Syndrome, Goldenhar Syndrome
- Trial name
- CLOCK (NCT02224677)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 417 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Infants With or at Risk/Concern for Developmental Delay
Otteroo Case Series
Rationale. The Otteroo is a floatie which supports an infant or young child with their head above and their body in water. Researchers are proposing that the Otteroo may be a good "tool" to facilitate exploring the ability to…
- Trial name
- NCT03502265
- Testing
- Otteroo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Infant Development, Obesity, Childhood
Breastmilk in Response to a Bout of Exercise
The purpose of this study is to unveil the mechanistic benefits of a bout of postpartum maternal exercise on infant health that are provided by breastmilk.
- Conditions
- Infant Development, Obesity, Childhood, Diabetes, Childhood-Onset
- Trial name
- NCT06892483
- Testing
- Pre-Pregnancy BMI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Growth and Microbiome Development in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Fed Primarily Mother's Own Milk vs. Donor Human Milk
A study to compare growth, development of the intestinal bacterial environment, and other short term outcomes in groups of babies fed primarily their own mother's milk compared to those who receive primarily donor human milk.
- Trial name
- NCT02573779
- Testing
- Observational - no intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Mucopolysaccharidosis I, Mucopolysaccharidosis II
Clinical Trial of Growth Hormone in MPS I, II, and VI
The purpose of this study is to determine whether growth hormone is a safe and effective treatment for short stature in children with Mucopolysaccharidosis type I, II, and VI.
- Conditions
- Mucopolysaccharidosis I, Mucopolysaccharidosis II, Mucopolysaccharidosis VI
- Trial name
- NCT00748969
- Testing
- Somatropin (DNA origin)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Preterm Infant, Cerebral Palsy
Does Timing Matter? Supporting Play, Exploration, and Early Developmental Intervention
Infants born very preterm (≤28 weeks of gestation) are at high risk of having developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, coordination impairments, attention deficit and learning disabilities.
- Trial name
- TimeSPEEDI2 (NCT03518736)
- Testing
- Supporting Play Exploration and Developmental Intervention (SPEEDI)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Immature Infant, Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
Nutrition Therapy in the Immature Infant (ImNuT)
The primary objective of this double-blind randomized study is to assess the effects of an early, enhanced supply of the essential fatty acids (FAs) arachidonic acid (ARA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on brain maturation…
- Trial name
- ImNuT (NCT03555019)
- Testing
- Formulaid, MCT-oil
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Healthy
Tolerance and Development of Healthy, Term Infants
To compare the tolerance and early bone status of healthy, term infants fed formulas during the first three months of life.
- Trial name
- NCT00465764
- Testing
- Alternate protein infant formula, Standard infant formula
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abbott Nutrition
Preterm Infant Development, Preterm Infant Health
Neonatal Data and Biobank to Study Factors Influencing Development in Preterm Infants Born at <32 Weeks' Gestation and/or <1500 g Birth Weight
The Neo-Life project aims to establish a prospective neonatal data and biobank to investigate factors influencing the short- and long-term development of very preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Preterm Infant Development, Preterm Infant Health, Prematurity Complications, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- Neo-Life (NCT07490912)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,300 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of Cologne
Down Syndrome
Proactive Speech and Language Intervention for Infants With Down Syndrome
Children with Down syndrome (DS) face life-long struggles with verbal communication. Babble and speech sound development is delayed, and speech can be difficult to understand.
- Trial name
- BBC-DS (NCT06450509)
- Testing
- Babble Boot Camp
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms, Late-Onset Sepsis, Neonatal
Using Antibiotics Wisely - An Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
There are significant variations in antimicrobial consumption across Canadian Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). Inappropriate and overuse of antibiotics can result in antimicrobial resistance and adverse outcomes among…
- Conditions
- Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms, Late-Onset Sepsis, Neonatal, Antimicrobial Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT04388293
- Testing
- Exposure of interest
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Promoting Transactional Supports to Optimize Social Communication Outcomes for Infants and Their Families
This early treatment project is designed to address two significant public health challenges - the need for validated, manualized, treatments for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that are cost-efficient and…
- Trial name
- NCT03307057
- Testing
- Social Communication Growth Charts (SCGC), Parent-Implemented (P-I) Condition, Clinician-Implemented (C-I) Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 269 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Motor Skills Disorders
Motor Development and Early Predictors of Psychomotor Outcomes in Preterm and Term Infants Assessed by MOS-R and Caregiver Questionnaire at 18 and 36 Months
This study examines how early motor behavior in infants relates to their later psychomotor development. Researchers will observe both preterm and full-term infants during the first months of life, using video-based assessments to…
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Motor Skills Disorders, Infant, Premature Development, Infant, Term Development
- Trial name
- NCT07296003
- Testing
- Vojta method
- Where
- 3 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masaryk University
Procedural Pain, Pre-Term
Multimodal Approach to the Ontogenesis of Nociception in Very Preterm and Term Infants
The management of pain related to venipuncture remains insufficient in very preterm infants (VPI. The separation between the mother (father) and her(his) child can aggravate the short-term painful experience of the newborn.
- Conditions
- Procedural Pain, Pre-Term, Venipuncture
- Trial name
- NOCI-Prem (NCT05404594)
- Testing
- Maternal vocal contact
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France