Clinical trials
Neonatal clinical trials
Below are recruiting neonatal clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 335 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT02096536RecruitingPhase 4
Studying how vancomycin is handled in newborns
This study looks at how the antibiotic vancomycin moves through and acts in newborn babies. It may help doctors dose the medicine more safely and effectively for babies in intensive care.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 1 day–1.9 years - NCT02881970RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cord blood stem cell treatment for newborn brain injury
This early-phase study tests whether using a baby’s own cord blood stem cells is safe and feasible for newborns with brain injury from lack of oxygen around birth. It may help researchers find new ways to treat hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (brain injury due to oxygen deprivation) in addition to standard care like cooling.
MarseilleAges 1 day–3 days - NCT05843396Recruiting
Study of newborn brain development and response to care
This study looks at how newborns’ brains develop and how they respond to an intervention. It helps researchers understand brain organization in individual babies so care can improve in the future.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT05417542Recruiting
Study how young brains hear rhythms
This study looks at how babies’ brains process rhythm and sound. It may help researchers understand early brain development, especially from premature birth through infancy.
AmiensAges birth–18 years - NCT07109076Recruiting
Immediate skin contact after C-section and baby's heart rate
This study looks at how holding your baby skin-to-skin right after a planned C-section affects their heart rate patterns. It may help understand benefits for you and your newborn.
Ljubljana, LjubljanaAges birth+ - NCT05742490Recruiting
Track infections in newborns to improve care
This study collects information about newborns in participating hospital units who have an infection confirmed by a lab test. The goal is to better understand infection patterns so care for newborns can improve.
LondonAges 1 minute–1 year - NCT06726408Recruiting
Better brain monitoring for babies in the ICU
This study tests a new way to monitor the brains of very young children (under 2 years old) in the ICU. It aims to give doctors better information to help protect your child's brain.
NantesAges Up to 2 years - NCT07425418Recruiting
Baby skin risk test for NICU babies
This study tests a new tool to check the risk of skin injuries (pressure injuries) in newborn babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. Your baby might be helped by better prevention and care.
Pavia, PaviaAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT07343843Recruiting
Virtual reality vs sedative for anxiety during C-section
This study compares two ways to reduce anxiety and stress during a planned C-section: using a virtual reality headset versus a sedative medicine given through an IV. It aims to see which approach helps mothers feel calmer and supports better outcomes for both mom and baby.
Banhā, BenhaAges 18 years+ - NCT07338370Recruiting
PGE2 levels and heart duct closure in preterm babies
This trial measures a substance called prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in preterm babies to see if it can predict whether a heart blood vessel (ductus arteriosus) will close on its own or need treatment. This could help doctors decide when to use medication to close the vessel.
Cairo, AbbasiaAges 1 day–1 week - NCT07322315Recruiting
Ultrasound test for brain injuries in newborns
This study uses a special ultrasound (called transcranial Doppler) to check for brain injuries in high-risk newborns. It might help doctors find problems early in babies who are sick or had a difficult birth.
Kafr ash Shaykh, KafrelsheikhAges Up to 9 months - NCT07102836RecruitingPhase 2
Zinc vs probiotics for jaundice in newborns on light therapy
This trial tests whether zinc or probiotics can help babies with jaundice recover faster while receiving phototherapy (light treatment). It aims to find a safe, easy way to lower bilirubin levels.
Bahawalpur, Punjab ProvinceAges birth–4 weeks - NCT06878703RecruitingPhase 3
Dexmedetomidine vs midazolam for preterm babies on a ventilator
This study compares two sedative medicines, dexmedetomidine and midazolam, to see which one helps preterm babies on a ventilator breathe on their own sooner. Your baby may be eligible if they were born very early and need medicine to relax while on the breathing machine.
ParisAges Up to 7 months - NCT07059286Enrolling by invitation
Pregnancy, Baby Brain Scans, and Child Development Study
This study looks at how a mother's health and experiences during pregnancy may affect her baby's brain growth and early development. You and your baby would have special MRI brain scans, fill out some questionnaires, and then your child's development would be followed until they are 6 years old.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT05965830Recruiting
Diaphragm testing in babies using ultrasound or a breathing-recording test
This study compares two ways to measure how well a baby’s diaphragm (main breathing muscle) works in babies and children who need breathing support. It may help doctors choose the best test to guide safe breathing changes, like when to remove the breathing tube or support.
LeidenAges birth–1 year - NCT07641751Enrolling by invitation
Husband Support During Cesarean Birth Surgery
This study looks at whether having your husband present during a planned cesarean section (surgical delivery) affects how well the anesthesia works and how you and your baby do after surgery. Researchers want to understand if partner support improves the birthing experience.
AlexandriaAges Any age - NCT07278375Recruiting
Comparing treatments for babies with opioid withdrawal
This study looks at different medicine approaches to treat newborns with opioid withdrawal (NOWS). It compares how well babies do with standard care and may help find the best way to manage symptoms and support recovery.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges birth+ - NCT07217483Recruiting
Cream for low blood sugar in newborns
This study is testing a cream to treat low blood sugar in newborns. It is for babies who are at risk for low blood sugar because of conditions like mother's diabetes, being smaller or larger than usual, or being born a few weeks early.
McKinney, TexasAges Up to 1 day - NCT07732257Recruiting
Wireless button sensor study for premature infants
This study tests a small, wireless button-like sensor to monitor vital signs in premature infants in the NICU. It may offer a gentler way to track your baby's health.
Montreal, QuebecAges Any age - NCT06449651RecruitingPhase 3
Nipocalimab to prevent low platelets in newborns
This study tests a medicine called nipocalimab for pregnant women whose babies are at risk of a bleeding condition called FNAIT. The medicine may help prevent low platelet counts and serious bleeding in the newborn.
LeuvenAges 18–45 - NCT07628829Recruiting
Video AI to Monitor Newborn Brain Health
This study uses artificial intelligence to watch and analyze videos of newborns in the hospital nursery or NICU to help doctors spot neurological problems early. The goal is to see if this video AI tool can safely and accurately help care for newborns during their hospital stay.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT03848923Recruiting
Study bleeding and inflammation in low-platelet newborns
This study looks at how very low platelet levels (and platelet transfusions, if needed) affect bleeding and inflammation in newborns. It may help doctors better understand which newborns are at higher risk and how to manage low platelets.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–6 months - NCT03866213Recruiting
Test a jaundice device for newborns in low-resource settings
This trial checks whether a new device can accurately detect and track yellowing of the skin (newborn jaundice) in hospitals with limited resources. It may help clinicians monitor jaundice and decide on treatments like blue light therapy more reliably.
Houston, TexasAges birth–4 weeks - NCT03949049RecruitingPhase 3
Citi-coline for babies who had low oxygen at birth
This trial studies whether a medicine called citicoline can protect the brain in newborns who had low oxygen (hypoxia). It may help reduce brain injury in babies, but it does not include babies with a specific severe brain condition.
CairoAges Up to 1 month
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neonatal?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 335 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.