Clinical trials
Low Birth Weight clinical trials
Below are recruiting low birth weight clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 33 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05890365Recruiting
Study risk of fatty liver in low birth weight adults
This study looks at whether being born with low birth weight is linked to a higher chance of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (fatty liver not caused by heavy drinking). It compares people born with low birth weight to people born with typical birth weight to better understand risk factors.
HerlevAges 34–49 - NCT06555315Recruiting
Iron study for premature babies
This study tests if giving iron every other day works as well as giving it every day for premature babies. It aims to make iron treatment easier for babies and families.
San Antonio, TexasAges 6 months–7 months - NCT06957769Recruiting
How rising temperatures affect mothers and babies
This study looks at how higher temperatures during pregnancy might affect your health and your baby's health. By joining, you'll help researchers understand how climate change may impact pregnancy outcomes.
Matiari, SindhAges 18 years+ - NCT07364903Recruiting
Family care for preterm babies in the hospital
This trial tests whether a program that brings parents into the daily care of their preterm or low-birth-weight baby can help the baby recover faster and go home sooner. If you can spend up to 8 hours a day at the hospital, this study may be a good fit.
Mek'ele, TigrayAges Any age - NCT00063063Recruiting
Database for Very Low Birth Weight Newborns
This is a research database that collects health information from newborns born very early or very small at specialized hospital centers. Your baby's data helps researchers understand how to better care for premature and low-birth-weight infants.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 2 weeks - NCT06787963Recruiting
Breast milk proteins study for healthy moms
This study looks at the small proteins and peptides in breast milk and how they change over time. It aims to understand the health benefits of these components for breastfed babies, particularly when moms exclusively breastfeed for 4 months.
Córdoba, CórdobaAges birth–4 months - NCT06909929Enrolling by invitation
High-dose IV lipids for very small or early babies
This study tests whether giving a high dose of a special IV fat solution (called lipids) helps very small or very early-born babies grow better. It's for babies weighing under 1500 grams or born before 32 weeks.
Jakarta, Central JakartaAges Up to 7 months - NCT06266455Recruiting
Nutrition plan to help preterm babies grow and develop
This study tests whether an individualized nutrition plan based on weekly measurements can help preterm infants grow better and improve brain development compared to standard feeding. It is for babies born very early (32 weeks or less) who receive human milk.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT06781476Recruiting
Urine markers in very premature babies
This study will collect urine from very premature or very low birth weight babies to look for patterns in natural chemicals (biomarkers). The goal is to find early clues about their health that could lead to better care.
Bologna, BolognaAges Any age - NCT06071403Recruiting
Timing of stopping IV nutrition for very low birth weight babies
This study looks at when to stop IV nutrition (parenteral nutrition) for babies born weighing less than 1500 grams (about 3.3 pounds). It tests if stopping IV nutrition earlier or later affects growth and development, and how a growth factor called IGF-1 relates to this. The goal is to help these tiny babies grow better.
Xingtai, HebeiAges Any age - NCT06123143Recruiting
Finding the best time to stop CPAP in very small babies
This study looks at when to safely take very small babies (born before 30 weeks) off breathing support called CPAP. It aims to find the ideal time to help their lungs grow stronger.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges Up to 7 months - NCT06731439Recruiting
Starting feeds on day 1 for very small premature babies
This study is for very premature babies (weighing about 2 pounds or less) to see if starting small feedings on the first day of life helps them reach full feeds sooner. If your baby is very small and otherwise healthy, this option may help them grow faster.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 1 minute–6 hours - NCT04239508Recruiting
Newborn brain-cooling and follow-up data study in Switzerland
This study follows Swiss babies after very early birth or after breathing/oxygen problems around delivery, to better understand outcomes and care. If your baby fits the timing or birth condition rules, their information may be collected for follow-up and research.
ZurichAges birth–4 weeks - NCT05842850Recruiting
Study of fatty liver in people born with low birth weight
This trial focuses on people who have fatty liver disease (extra fat in the liver) and were born with low birth weight. It aims to test an approach in this specific group, which may help clarify what helps the liver in higher-risk people.
AarhusAges 35–40 - NCT06037083Recruiting
Checking stability after breathing tube removal in tiny preemies
This study looks at how stable extremely premature, very low-weight babies are after their breathing tube is removed for the first time. It aims to understand what helps these tiny infants breathe well on their own.
Montreal, QuebecAges Up to 6 months - NCT06515574Recruiting
Developmental care for very low birth weight babies
This trial tests whether a special care approach, called developmental care, helps very low birth weight babies (under 1500 grams) who need a breathing machine. The goal is to see if this type of care improves their development and health in the NICU.
Shanghai, Shanghai / 上海Ages birth–4 weeks - NCT06545760Recruiting
Kangaroo mother care study and postpartum depression
This study looks at whether keeping mothers and their preterm babies together through kangaroo mother care (skin-to-skin contact) can help reduce postpartum depression. It is for mothers and fathers of newborns who are in the NICU and meet certain weight and age requirements.
LusakaAges 1 day–89 years - NCT06676904Recruiting
Platelet transfusion study for very preterm babies
This study looks at the best way to decide when to give platelet transfusions to very premature babies. It aims to help prevent bleeding while avoiding unnecessary transfusions.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1 hour–2 days - NCT06870981Recruiting
Optimizing nutrition and milk in infants (Opti-NuM)
This study looks at stored information and samples from babies who were part of earlier MaxiMoM nutrition trials. It aims to learn more about how nutrition and milk feeding affect infant health.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1 hour–3 weeks - NCT00009633Recruiting
Follow-up care for very premature infants born at specialized hospitals
This study follows babies born very early (before 27 weeks of pregnancy) who were treated at specialized neonatal centers. Researchers track their health and development over time to better understand how to care for extremely premature infants.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1.5 years–2.2 years - NCT01825499Recruiting
Registry study for very small preterm babies in Vermont centers
This study collects health information about babies who are born very small and/or very early to better understand outcomes. It may help clinicians improve care for similar babies in the future.
Burlington, VermontAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT06965842Enrolling by invitation
Video training guide for preterm infant development
This trial tests a video system to help guide development for preterm babies. It may help infants born very early or with very low birth weight who also have brain damage.
Seoul, Jongno-guAges Up to 1 month - NCT00710112Recruiting
Genetic risk study in very low birth-weight babies
This study looks at genetic differences to understand why some very low birth-weight babies develop certain health problems. It may help doctors predict risk and tailor care for these babies.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges Any age - NCT07124702Recruiting
Quitting dual cigarette and e-cigarette use in pregnancy
This study tests a program to help pregnant people under 21 weeks who smoke both cigarettes and e-cigarettes. The goal is to help them quit both, focusing on those with lower household income.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for low birth weight?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 33 recruiting low birth weight studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a low birth weight trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a low birth weight trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.