Clinical trials
Neonatal clinical trials
Below are recruiting neonatal clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 334 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06545565RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing acid buildup in preterm babies on IV nutrition
This trial tests if replacing sodium chloride with sodium acetate in IV nutrition can prevent metabolic acidosis (too much acid in the blood) in preterm babies born before 33 weeks. If your baby is in the NICU and needs IV nutrition, this study may help keep their blood chemistry balanced.
Karachi, SindhAges 1 day–3 days - NCT06372314Recruiting
Amino acid needs in premature babies on IV nutrition
This study checks how much of certain proteins (amino acids) premature babies need when they get all their nutrition through an IV. It aims to make sure babies get the right amounts to grow well.
Santa MariaAges 1 day–4 weeks - NCT05648812RecruitingPhase 3
Ultrasound tests for baby brains using special imaging
This Phase 3 study tests whether detailed ultrasound scans (with contrast and stiffness measurements) can help doctors assess a baby’s brain. It may help by improving how early brain changes are detected in newborn care settings.
Turku, Southwestern FinlandAges 1 minute–6 months - NCT02544100Recruiting
Study for newborns with brain or nervous system problems
This study enrolls newborns (within the first 28 days of life) who have specific brain or nervous system conditions. It tests how these conditions are tracked and studied, which may help improve care and understanding over time.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT07363538Recruiting
Comparing heart surgery methods for newborns with complex heart defects
This trial tests new surgical strategies for newborns with certain complex heart conditions. It aims to see which techniques lead to better recovery and quality of life in the first year after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Up to 1 week - NCT07688746RecruitingPhase 1
Helping premature babies heal brain injury
This trial tests a treatment for brain injury in premature babies born before 32 weeks. It aims to protect and repair white matter, the part of the brain that helps nerve cells communicate.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 3 weeks–5 months - NCT07699666Recruiting
Cord clamping timing for preterm babies
This study compares waiting a bit before clamping the umbilical cord versus clamping it right away for babies born between 32 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. It helps determine which approach may be better for preterm infants.
Tunis, Tunis GovernorateAges birth+ - NCT05610085RecruitingPhase 2
Levetiracetam for newborn seizures: dose-finding study
This trial studies how to give levetiracetam to newborn babies with seizures. It’s trying to find a safe dose and see if it can help control seizures in early life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges Up to 1 month - NCT05937594Recruiting
Testing microRNA markers to spot newborn opioid withdrawal
This study looks at tiny genetic signals (microRNA) in newborn samples to identify neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome. It may help doctors recognize withdrawal sooner, so babies can get the right care faster.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 1 day–5 days - 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 - NCT05685745Recruiting
Hospital data collection for very early baby care
This study collects information from hospitals about babies born extremely early (22 to 23 weeks of pregnancy). It helps researchers understand what care happens and what outcomes occur, which can guide improvements in future care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges birth–1 year - NCT06803069Recruiting
Why newborns lose heat and how to prevent it
This study looks at why some babies, especially premature ones, have trouble keeping warm (hypothermia). It has two parts: one for babies in the neonatal ICU and one for infants under 2 having surgery. The goal is to find better ways to keep them safe and warm.
Pécs, BaranyaAges Up to 2 years - NCT06849596Recruiting
Breathing help for extremely premature babies at birth
This study compares two ways to help extremely premature babies breathe right after birth: using a manual T-piece or a ventilator. The goal is to find which method is safer and more effective.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 6 months–7 months - NCT07109856Recruiting
A new tool to predict infection in newborns
This study tests a simple non-invasive score that uses blood flow in muscles to predict if a newborn has or will develop high inflammation levels (C-reactive protein). It may help doctors start treatment earlier in babies with breathing problems.
Graz, StyriaAges birth–6 hours - NCT07261787RecruitingPhase 4
Surfactant given in 1 vs. 5 minutes for very preterm babies
This trial compares giving a breathing treatment (surfactant) over 1 minute versus 5 minutes to help very premature babies born before 28 weeks. The goal is to see which timing helps the baby's breathing and heart rate stabilize better.
GrazAges birth–3 days - NCT07274527Recruiting
Amnioinfusion for babies exposed to thick meconium during labor
This trial tests whether adding fluid into the womb (amnioinfusion) during labor can protect a baby's lungs and health after being exposed to thick meconium (baby's first poop). It may help reduce breathing problems and improve long-term outcomes.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07344714Recruiting
Predicting breathing help needs for newborns in NICUs
This study looks at newborns in a lower-level NICU to see which ones will need extra breathing support. The goal is to better predict which babies can be kept at their current hospital instead of being moved.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 7 months–9 months - 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 - NCT07453264Recruiting
Warming care at birth for newborns
This trial tests a special care bundle to keep babies warm right after birth. It may help with temperature, heart rate, and make breastfeeding easier.
Kocaeli, darıcaAges 2 hours–2 hours - NCT06337136Recruiting
Baby movement study for newborns
This study will analyze the movement patterns of newborns in the hospital to help understand early development.
GarchesAges 1 day–2 weeks - NCT06533098RecruitingPhase 3
Nipocalimab vs IVIG for FNAIT in pregnancy
This study tests a new medicine called nipocalimab compared to standard IVIG treatment for pregnant women who are at risk of a serious condition where the mother's antibodies attack the baby's platelets (FNAIT). The goal is to see if nipocalimab can prevent complications like bleeding in the baby.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–45 - NCT07610746Recruiting
Brain Blood Flow in Newborns Exposed to Opioids Before Birth
This study looks at how opioid exposure during pregnancy affects blood flow and brain function in newborns. Researchers will compare babies exposed to opioids in the womb with babies who were not exposed, to better understand how prenatal opioid exposure affects the developing brain.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges Up to 1 day - NCT06256406Recruiting
Comfort, kangaroo care, and music therapy for NICU newborns
This trial tests whether a comfortable environment, kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact), and music therapy can help newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It aims to see if these gentle approaches improve their well-being.
Catania, SicilyAges birth–3 years - NCT05754372Recruiting
Dialysis-focused treatment study for newborn high ammonia
This trial looks at how to best treat newborns with very high ammonia in the blood when urgent dialysis is needed. It may help doctors choose the most effective way to rapidly lower ammonia and improve outcomes in babies with certain inherited metabolic conditions.
GhentAges Up to 1 year
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neonatal?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 334 recruiting neonatal 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 neonatal 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 neonatal 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.