Clinical trials: Sepsis Newborn
Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Sepsis
Prevention of Perinatal Sepsis (PoPS): Evaluation of Chlorhexidine Wipes of Birth Canal and Newborn
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether use of the disinfectant chlorhexidine administered to the birth canal during labour and newborn at delivery can protect a woman and her baby from bacterial infections after birth.
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Sepsis, Puerperal Infection
- Trial name
- NCT00136370
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine, Birth canal wipe, sterile water external genital wipe
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 8,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Neonatal Sepsis, Neonatal Infection
Infection, Sepsis and Meningitis in Surinamese Neonates
Suriname is a small developing country in South America with a population of half a million people. Early neonatal death in Suriname is high with 16 per 1000 live births.
- Conditions
- Neonatal Sepsis, Neonatal Infection, Neonatal Meningitis
- Trial name
- InSepSur (NCT02486783)
- Where
- Suriname
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Academic Hospital Paramaribo
Group B Streptococcus Neonatal Sepsis
Rapid Detection of Group B Strep- 35-37 Week Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a rapid bedside diagnosis of Group B Strep growing in the vagina and rectum can be performed with similar success to the routine culture.
- Trial name
- NCT00331019
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Neonatal Sepsis
Effect of Recombinant Human Granulocyte Colony- Stimulating Factor on CD11b in Septic Neonates
The investigators aimed to evaluate the effect of G-CSF administration in septic neonates on neutrophil production and CD11b expression.
- Trial name
- NCT01479114
- Testing
- rh-GCSF
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Neonatal SEPSIS
Neonatal Sepsis at Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Ghana
Background: Neonatal sepsis is a major contributor to global under five mortality. In developing countries a major proportion of neonatal sepsis is thought to emanate from the healthcare setting, due to challenges in infection…
- Trial name
- NCT03755635
- Testing
- The WHO multimodal hand hygiene strategy
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 5,433 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stephanie Bjerrum
Sepsis, Neonatal
Comparison Between Split Septum and Mechanical Valve Needleless Connector in Preterm Babies
The goal of this clinical trial study is to compare the effectiveness between split septum and mechanical valve needleless connector in very preterm babies (or under 1500 grams) The main questions it aims to answer are: What is…
- Trial name
- NCT06414174
- Testing
- Split septum needleless connector, Mechanical valve needleless connector
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Endotoxemia, Inflammation
In Vivo Effects of C1-esterase Inhibitor on the Innate Immune Response During Human Endotoxemia
Excessive inflammation is associated with tissue damage caused by over-activation of the innate immune system. This can range from mild disease to extreme conditions such as multiple organ failure (MOF).
- Conditions
- Endotoxemia, Inflammation, Multi Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
- Trial name
- VECTOR (NCT00785018)
- Testing
- C1-esterase inhibitor, Endotoxin administration
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Sepsis, Pregnancy
Chlorhexidine Vaginal and Infant Wash in Pakistan
Infection is a major health problem during birth in Pakistan. This study will look at the possibility of using a septic wash to help improve health during birth in Karachi, Pakistan.
- Trial name
- NCT00121394
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine vaginal and infant wash
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 5,008 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Global Network for Women's and Children's Health
Streptococcus Agalactiae Infection, Neonatal Sepsis
A Follow-up Trial of GBS-NN/NN2 Vaccine in Healthy Pregnant Women
The main objective of the study is to evaluate the persistence of the immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody responses, specific to Alpha-like protein CN (AlpCN), Ribosomal Protein N (RibN), Alpha-like protein 1N (Alp1N), and Alpha-like…
- Conditions
- Streptococcus Agalactiae Infection, Neonatal Sepsis, Pneumonia, Meningitis
- Trial name
- NCT06592586
- Testing
- GBS-NN/NN2 vaccine
- Where
- 6 sites in Denmark, South Africa
- Volunteers
- 137 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Minervax ApS
Chorioamnionitis, Chorioamnionitis Affecting Fetus or Newborn
Amniotic Fluid & the Preterm Gut
Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and sepsis in preterm infants have been linked to intestinal immaturity and preclinical gut microbiota alterations.
- Conditions
- Chorioamnionitis, Chorioamnionitis Affecting Fetus or Newborn, Necrotizing Enterocolitis of Newborn, Neonatal Sepsis, Early-Onset
- Trial name
- AMFIBIE (NCT07152106)
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 275 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maxima Medical Center
Pre-Eclampsia, Intrauterine Growth Restriction
PEPPI Study: Identification of Women at Risk for Placental Dysfunction
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate Fetal Medicine Foundation's pre-eclampsia risk calculator using maternal characteristics, first trimester serum placental growth factor (PlGF) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) in a…
- Conditions
- Pre-Eclampsia, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Iron-deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT06115122
- Testing
- Pre-eclampsia screening program
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oulu University Hospital
Maternal Death, Maternal Infections Affecting Fetus or Newborn
Azithromycin-Prevention in Labor Use Study (A-PLUS)
Maternal and neonatal infections are among the most frequent causes of maternal and neonatal deaths, and current antibiotic strategies have not been effective in preventing many of these deaths.
- Conditions
- Maternal Death, Maternal Infections Affecting Fetus or Newborn, Neonatal SEPSIS, Maternal Sepsis During Labor
- Trial name
- NCT03871491
- Testing
- Azithromycin
- Where
- 8 sites in Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 58,747 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Global Network for Women's and Children's Health
Omphalitis, Septicaemia
Efficacy of Umbilical Cord Cleansing With a Single Application of 4% Chlorhexidine for the Prevention of Newborn Infections in Uganda: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Nearly all the yearly 3.3 million neonatal deaths occur in low and middle income countries. Infections, including those affecting the umbilical cord (omphalitis) are a significant factor in approximately a third of…
- Trial name
- NCT02606565
- Testing
- Intervention arm: 4% chlorhexidine
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 4,760 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Makerere University
Congenital Heart Disease, Viremia
Congenital Heart Anomaly Risk in Maternal Enteroviral Infection and Diabetes
Beyond EV-B, there are clinical observations to implicate other viruses in birth defects, including CHD. Since the Rubella epidemic of 1960s', however, viruses have received little attention and certainly no comprehensive study…
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Viremia, Virus Diseases, Enterovirus
- Trial name
- CHARMED (NCT04769167)
- Testing
- Stool and Blood Specimen Collection, Follow-up Medical Record Review
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Maternal Death, Neonatal Death
Evaluating the Effects of SMS Text Messaging Support System Among Frontline Health Workers in Ghana
Introduction Maternal and neonatal mortality continue to be to be prominent public health issues in sub Saharan Africa including Ghana, with slow progress made towards attainment of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) 4 \& 5.
- Conditions
- Maternal Death, Neonatal Death, Postpartum Haemorrhage, Pre-eclampsia
- Trial name
- Accelerate (NCT02468310)
- Testing
- Maternal and neonatal emergency protocols
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 65,831 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hannah Brown Amoakoh
Neonatal Sepsis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Bovine Lactoferrin and Neonatal Survival in Low Birth Weight Babies.
Pakistan has the third highest number of neonatal deaths worldwide. During the last two decades (1990-2013), neonatal mortality rate in the country has declined by only 1.0% per year.
- Trial name
- NCT03431558
- Testing
- bLF (Bovine lactoferrin)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Early-Onset Sepsis Surveillance Study
In this observational study, the NICHD Neonatal Research Network (NRN) is conducting surveillance of all infants born at NRN centers to identify all newborns who are diagnosed with early-onset sepsis (EOS) and/or meningitis.
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- EOS (NCT00874367)
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 615 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Antepartum Hemorrhage, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Strengthening Maternal Neonatal and Child Health Services in a Rural District of Pakistan
The Maternal Neonatal and Child health indicators in District Dadu of Pakistan portrays a dismal pictures and after the floods of 2010-2011 the health infrastructure of this district was badly affected.
- Conditions
- Antepartum Hemorrhage, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Anemia, Eclampsia
- Trial name
- SRC (NCT02797353)
- Testing
- Maternal Neonatal and Child Health Interventions
- Volunteers
- 15,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Group B Streptococcus Carrier in Childbirth, Group B Streptococcal Infection, Late-Onset
Maternal, Neonatal and Infant Outcomes at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
Maternal immunisation is an evolving field that deserves special attention given its potential to have a significant positive impact on the health of women and children globally, and the potential safety and risk considerations…
- Conditions
- Group B Streptococcus Carrier in Childbirth, Group B Streptococcal Infection, Late-Onset, Group B Streptococcal Infection, Early-Onset, Group B Streptococcus Neonatal Sepsis
- Trial name
- PREPARE (NCT04653948)
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 3,423 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St George's, University of London
Neonatal SEPSIS
Microfluidic Assessment of Clinical Outcomes in Preterm Newborns
Sepsis has its greatest impact in the prematurely born (preterm) population. Neonatal sepsis (sepsis within the first month of life) causes over one million deaths worldwide annually, and is one of the most common, difficult and…
- Trial name
- NCT03291496
- Testing
- Blood Collection Preterm, Blood Collection Term, Adult Blood collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 293 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida