Clinical trials: Premature Infant Disease, open to volunteers
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Premature Birth of Newborn
Elevated Midline Positioning During Diaper Change in Preterm Infants
Diaper changing is one of the most frequent routine care procedures in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and is known to cause physiological instability and behavioral stress responses in preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Infant, Premature, Diseases, Premature Birth of Newborn, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07865897
- Testing
- 30-Degree Elevated Midline Positioning, Standard Lateral Position Diaper Change
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Analyzing Retinal Microanatomy in Retinopathy of Prematurity to Improve Care
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disorder of development of the retina and its vasculature that can impact vision in vulnerable preterm neonates for a lifetime.
- Trial name
- (BabySTEPS3) (NCT07738874)
- Testing
- Ultra-widefield Optical Coherence Tomography (UWF-OCT), Wide-field ophthalmic imaging system
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (& [Hyaline Membrane Disease]), Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal)
Surfactant Administration Methods in Preterm Infants With RDS: A Swedish Cohort Study
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate different methods of surfactant administration in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
- Conditions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome (& [Hyaline Membrane Disease]), Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal), Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Respiratory Distress Syndrome of Newborn
- Trial name
- NCT07550218
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Birth, Preterm
The NEU - CAP Trial
The aim of NEU-CAP is to investigate the clinical impact of using a colorimetric carbon dioxide (CO₂) detector during non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Infants born before 32 weeks of gestation will be included in this trial.
- Conditions
- Infant, Premature, Diseases, Birth, Preterm, Respiratory Distress Neonatal
- Trial name
- NEU-CAP (NCT07754032)
- Testing
- Local standard care of monitoring non-invasive ventilation, CO₂-guided Non-Invasive Ventilation
- Volunteers
- 1,860 people
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Premature Infant Disease, Apnea of Prematurity
Caffeine Citrate in Preterm Infants at Risk of Apnea in Zambia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if caffeine citrate prevents apneic events that result in sick visits in moderately preterm infants after discharge from the hospital.
- Conditions
- Premature Infant Disease, Apnea of Prematurity, Development, Infant
- Trial name
- NCT06518603
- Testing
- Caffeine citrate 20mg/kg/day
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 340 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
High Risk Infant, Neurodevelopmental Disorder (Diagnosis)
SAFE Early Intervention for At-Risk Infants
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of the SAFE early intervention approach on upper extremity function, fine motor skills, and developmental outcomes in high-risk infants aged 3-12 months.
- Conditions
- High Risk Infant, Neurodevelopmental Disorder (Diagnosis), Preterm
- Trial name
- SAFE-EFFECT (NCT07596147)
- Testing
- SAFE Early Intervention Program, NDT TREATMENT
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
Predicting the Need for Prolonged Respiratory Support in Neonates Delivered in a Lower-Level NICU Setting
The purpose of this study is to analyze the gastric fluid aspirated from the stomachs of neonates receiving routine post-delivery care to predict the need for prolonged respiratory support (>6 hours of life).
- Conditions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant, Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07344714
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Forced Oscillometry in Infants With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The purpose of this study is to use forced oscillometry technique (FOT) to measure pulmonary mechanics and function in in term infants and premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
- Conditions
- Infant, Premature, Diseases, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT04270045
- Testing
- Non-invasive forced airway oscillometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Winston Manimtim
Infant, Premature, Diseases
Multisensory Early Oral Administration of Human Milk (M-MILK) for Very Preterm Infants
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the multisensory early oral administration of human milk (M-MILK) intervention helps infants who are born younger than 32 weeks gestational age (very preterm infants).
- Trial name
- M-MILK RCT (NCT07216664)
- Testing
- Multisensory early oral administration of human milk
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
Child Development, Infant Development
Infant-Maternal Partnership and Cognitive Training Study for Preterm Infants
This study will test the hypothesis that in preterm infants a caregiver-implemented early developmental intervention (EDI) using finger puppets to develop joint attention and encourage interactive communication with routine EDI…
- Conditions
- Child Development, Infant Development, Infant, Premature, Diseases
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT06335524)
- Testing
- Finger puppet, Bookworm reading intervention training and routine EDI care.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Infant, Preterm, Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal)
Pulmonary Volume Changes During Synchonized Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Current evidence suggests that noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) is more effective than continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in preventing respiratory failure in preterm infants with respiratory distress…
- Conditions
- Infant, Preterm, Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal), Chronic Lung Disease of Newborn, Respiratory Support
- Trial name
- INSPIRE (NCT07237139)
- Testing
- Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Premature Infant, Chronic Respiratory Disease
Genesis Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT): A Preliminary Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Genesis Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) imaging system for use in pediatric respiratory disease populations including neuromuscular and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, as well as in…
- Conditions
- Premature Infant, Chronic Respiratory Disease, Neuromuscular Diseases, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT03797183
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Intensive Care Units, Neonatal, Infant, Newborn
Heterogeneity Index in Neonatologist-performed Lung Ultrasound in Neonates Receiving Respiratory Support - a Pilot Study
Lung ultrasound is an increasingly valuable diagnostic tool in neonatal intensive care due to its safety and accessability. This pilot study investigates whether a quantitative approach - the heterogeneity index, previously only…
- Conditions
- Intensive Care Units, Neonatal, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature, Point-of-Care Systems
- Trial name
- NPLUS HI (NCT07117513)
- Where
- 2 sites in Austria
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
RDS of Prematurity, Preterm Birth
Pivotal Study to Assess Safety and Performance of Neola®, a Novel Lung Monitoring Device for Neonates
Pivotal study to assess safety and performance of Neola®, a novel lung monitoring device for neonates
- Conditions
- RDS of Prematurity, Preterm Birth, Lung Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT07060911
- Testing
- Lung monitoring with the Neola device
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Neola Medical Inc
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Dose-finding for Dobutamine During Transitional Circulation in Very Preterm Infants
Single centre, dose finding trial to establish the minimum effective dose of dobutamine required to treat hemodynamic insufficiency, defined as low superior vena cava (SVC) flow, in infants below 33 weeks' gestation during…
- Trial name
- NeoCirc-002 (NCT06878742)
- Testing
- Intravenous dobutamine 5 mcg/kg/min, Intravenous dobutamine 7.5 mcg/kg/min, Intravenous dobutamine 10 mcg/kg/min
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Birth, Preterm
The NEU-STIM Trial
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of repetitive tactile stimulation compared to selective stimulation on oxygenation of the infant at 5 minutes after birth.
- Trial name
- NEU-STIM (NCT05942924)
- Testing
- Repeated tactile stimulation, Selective tactile stimulation
- Where
- 43 sites in Austria, Belgium and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 3,280 people
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Intestinal Perforation
Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Bowel Perforation in Very Preterm Infants - Long-term Follow up
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a gastrointestinal syndrome characterized by transmural inflammation and necrosis of the large and/or small bowel and subsequent intramural gas-forming organisms into the intestinal wall.
- Conditions
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Intestinal Perforation, Premature Infant Disease
- Trial name
- NOR-NEC (NCT06757582)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of North Norway
Infant Conditions, Infant, Premature, Diseases
The Alberta BLOOM Premature Child Study
This is a prospective, observational clinical cohort study involving 405 children born premature (at less than 37 weeks gestation) and their mother/parent/guardian.
- Conditions
- Infant Conditions, Infant, Premature, Diseases, Asthma, Asthma in Children
- Trial name
- BLOOM-PCS (NCT05011071)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 535 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Extra Uterine Growth Restriction, Premature Infant Disease
Does Starting Feeds on the First Day of Life Help Premature Infants Reach Full Volume Feeds Sooner?
Feeding advancements in ELBW infants have evolved over decades. The fear of causing mortality and morbidity, notably NEC, have made providers cautious when advancing feeds.
- Conditions
- Extra Uterine Growth Restriction, Premature Infant Disease, VLBW - Very Low Birth Weight Infant
- Trial name
- NCT06731439
- Testing
- Starting feeds within 6 hours of life, Standard feeding protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee
Infant, Premature, Respiratory Disease
Extremely Preterm Respiratory Outcome Cohort
This study examines the respiratory outcomes of preterm infants born at gestational ages less than 29 weeks, spanning from birth to 24 months corrected age.
- Trial name
- NCT06726226
- Testing
- Standard care for preterm infants
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital