Clinical trials: Labor
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Encephalomalacia
Randomized Trial of Hydrocortisone in Very Preterm High-Risk Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of very preterm infants at high-risk for lung and brain injury with low dose hydrocortisone results in improved pulmonary and neurologic outcomes.
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Encephalomalacia, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- NCT00167544
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
A Dose-Ranging Study to Determine the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of AeroFact
The purpose of this two-part Phase 2 study is to assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of aerosolized SF-RI 1 (AeroFact) when delivered via nCPAP at two different doses.
- Trial name
- NCT03969992
- Testing
- AeroFact, nCPAP
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 261 people
- Sponsor
- Aerogen Pharma Limited
Cervical Ripening, Induction of Labor
Study of the Effectiveness of Cervical Ripening Balloon With and Without Oxytocin
Study Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal method for induction of labor in multiparous women who present with an unfavorable cervix.
- Conditions
- Cervical Ripening, Induction of Labor, Multiparity
- Trial name
- NCT03138252
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Oral Propranolol Versus Placebo for Early Stages of Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Randomized and Prospective Study
In premature infants, propranolol (Prop) treatment might suppress continuing neo-vascularization (NV) and decelerate the progression of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) towards its severe stages (III-V), thus avoiding the need of…
- Trial name
- NCT01238471
- Testing
- propranolol, sucrose 5%
- Where
- 4 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Preterm Birth, Tube Feeding
Maternal Role in Oral Feed Establishment in Preterm Neonates
Hypothesis Preterm babies who receive sensory motor stimulation from their mothers as compared to trained nurses will 1. Start taking oral feed at the same time as compared to control group 2.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Tube Feeding, Swallowing Disorder, Maternal Care Patterns
- Trial name
- NCT05484726
- Testing
- perioral sensory motor stimulation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fatima Memorial Hospital
Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection
Preoperative Application of Chlorhexidine to Reduce Infection With Cesarean Section After Labor
Surgical site infections (SSI) are the second most common cause of nosocomial infections accounting for 15% of all nosocomial infections among hospitalized patients and 38% of nosocomial infections in surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection, Nosocomial Infection
- Trial name
- PRACTICAL (NCT03423147)
- Testing
- 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloth, 4% Chlorhexidine gluconate vaginal scrub
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 319 people
- Sponsor
- Angela Bianco
Obstetric Labour, Premature
The Safety, Tolerability And Metabolism Of GSK221149A, In Pregnant Women (30-36 Weeks), In Pre-Term Labor
Pre-Term Labor (prior to 37 weeks gestation) is the largest single cause of infant morbidity and mortality and is frequently associated with long-term disability. Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the body during labor.
- Trial name
- NCT00404768
- Testing
- GSK221149A
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Argentina and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Post Partum Hemorrhage, Blood Loss
Estimating Blood Loss Using TritonTM in Vaginal Deliveries: A Validation Trial
This study will be a prospective cohort study. Patients who meet criteria for inclusion in the study will be approached for participation at same day of admission.
- Conditions
- Post Partum Hemorrhage, Blood Loss, Vaginal Bleeding, Vaginal Delivery
- Trial name
- ELUSIVE (NCT04277962)
- Testing
- Triton L and D system for estimation of blood loss at time of vaginal delivery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Gastro Intestinal Bleeding, Hematemesis
Study of Early Endocapsule (EC) in Clinical Decision Unit Versus Standard of Care Work-up for GI Bleeding
This study will evaluate the use of the Olympus EndoCapsule EC-10 video capsule compared with the standard of care workup for patients in the Clinical Decision Unit who have symptoms of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding.
- Conditions
- Gastro Intestinal Bleeding, Hematemesis, Melena
- Trial name
- NCT03955055
- Testing
- Video Capsule Endoscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Christopher Marshall
Labor, Induced, Patient Preference
Should I Have an Elective Induction?
The goal of the proposed study is to perform a pilot test of a patient-centered decision support tool to help pregnant people and providers work together in making informed, shared decisions regarding whether or not to opt for…
- Trial name
- SELECTION (NCT05838313)
- Testing
- Elective Induction of Labor Decision Support Tool
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Abruptio Placentae
Magnesium Sulfate vs Placebo for Placental Abruption
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of magnesium sulfate for preterm suspected abruption.
- Trial name
- NCT00186069
- Testing
- Magnesium Sulfate, Normal Saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Neonatal Death, Prematurity
Outcomes Following Early Parenteral Nutrition Use in Preterm Neonates
BACKGROUND An essential part of neonatal care is providing nutrition to ensure that babies grow and develop. Providing this can be difficult in premature babies because their intestines are underdeveloped.
- Trial name
- NCT03767634
- Testing
- Parenteral nutrition
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 97,507 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Uterine Atony, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Oxytocin Regimen to Prevent Atony and Postpartum Hemorrhage During Vaginal Delivery: 3-arm RCT
This is a double-blind 3-arm randomized clinical trial to determine whether higher dose oxytocin regimens (compared to the standard regimen) reduce the frequency of uterine atony and postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT00790062
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,798 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Postpartum Hemorrhage, Pain
Do Elastic Abdominal Binders Reduce Post Operative Pain and Blood Loss?
This is a pilot study investigating the use of abdominal binders after cesarean sections. The researchers are testing whether elastic abdominal binders improve postoperative pain control and reduce postoperative blood loss.
- Trial name
- NCT01786330
- Testing
- Procare abdominal binder, Standard of Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zachary Kuhlmann, DO
Hypotension, Labor Complication
Leg Elevation to Prevent Hypotension During Labor
When hypotension is related to epidural placement, this can occur within 15-60 minutes after placement. The purpose of this study is to build upon this preliminary work and to use a randomized controlled trial to examine the…
- Trial name
- NCT05674838
- Testing
- Leg Elevation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Study of Nasal Ventilation In Preterm Infants To Decrease Time on The Respirator
Very premature infants often cannot breathe on their own and require assistance with a respirator. Conventional respirators deliver air or oxygen via a breathing tube placed through the mouth to the airway (endotracheal tube).
- Trial name
- NCT01440647
- Testing
- Extubation to NIPPV, Extubation to CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / Newborn
Cervical Ripening With a Double-lumen Balloon Catheter for Six Versus Twelve Hours
The Foley catheter is a safe, effective method for cervical ripening. Limited data exists to indicate ideal time of placement for optimal cervical ripening prior to induction.
- Trial name
- NCT03086967
- Testing
- Double-lumen balloon catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Labor Pain, Obstetric Pain
Association Between Bolus Rate and the Adequacy of Labor Analgesia Using Timed-intermittent Boluses
Administration of anesthetic solution into the epidural space is usually accomplished by a combination of continuous infusion, provider-administered boluses and patient-administered boluses (patient controlled epidural analgesia…
- Trial name
- NCT02340806
- Testing
- CADD-Solis pump (Smiths Medical)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Hyponatremia, Premature
Early Sodium Intake in Preterm Newborns
Hyponatremia is a common complication among preterm infants, renal losses of sodium contribute to the development of hyponatremia in preterm newborns. Sodium imbalances impact in newborns outcome.
- Trial name
- NCT04035564
- Testing
- Sodium < 1mEq/kg/day, Sodium 5mEq/kg/day
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital del Niño "Dr. Federico Gomez Santos"
Obstetric Complication, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Antibiotics During Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade Placement
The goal of this study is to identify whether antibiotics given at the time of placement of an intrauterine balloon tamponade (IBT) will result in reduction of the risk of endometritis.
- Conditions
- Obstetric Complication, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Postpartum Endometritis
- Trial name
- NCT03478163
- Testing
- CeFAZolin 1000 MG, Clindamycin 900 MG in 6 ML Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center