Clinical trials
Newborn clinical trials
Below are recruiting newborn clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 199 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06007547RecruitingPhase 4
Preventive surfactant therapy for preterm babies
This trial tests whether giving surfactant (a foam that helps lungs stay open) before breathing problems start can help very premature babies (born before 30 weeks) breathe better. It might reduce the need for a breathing tube.
Evanston, IllinoisAges Up to 15 minutes - NCT05979532Recruiting
Milk Study for Breastfeeding Moms and Newborns
This study looks at the natural content of breast milk from mothers who breastfeed their newborns for at least 6 months. By donating small extra milk samples, you help researchers understand what makes milk so good for babies.
UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT05952583Recruiting
Study of growth-restricted twin babies in shared placenta
This study looks at babies in monochorionic (shared-placenta) twin pregnancies where one or both babies are growing too slowly. It aims to better understand this condition and follow families over time to improve care, with check-ins through age 2 after birth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT05960929RecruitingPhase 3
Breathing support for premature babies with lung distress
This Phase 3 trial tests whether InfasurfAero™ (a type of surfactant given as aerosol) works better than a sham treatment in preterm babies with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). It aims to improve breathing in the first hours of life for babies who need CPAP.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 7 months–8 months - NCT05907317RecruitingPhase 3
Protecting the brains of very young newborns on breathing machines
This Phase 3 study tests ways to protect brain health in newborns who are very premature or recently born and need a breathing machine through a tube. It may help reduce the risk of brain injury while they receive intensive care.
MadridAges birth–4 weeks - NCT05861531Recruiting
Oral stimulation and language support for preterm feeding
This study tests whether a feeding-focused therapy that includes mouth stimulation and language support helps preterm babies feed more effectively. It may be most helpful for babies born very early who are learning to feed safely and comfortably.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 5 months–7 months - NCT05842109Recruiting
Testing a breath marker to guide care for newborn jaundice
This study looks at a breath-related measurement (from the air you exhale) to help diagnose and guide treatment for jaundice in certain newborns. It may help the care team better decide what care you need after birth, especially when jaundice is related to blood type mismatch.
HangzhouAges Up to 1 week - NCT05767476Recruiting
Testing cooling treatment after lack of oxygen at birth
This trial studies outcomes in newborns who had breathing problems from low oxygen before or during birth and were treated with a cooling therapy (therapeutic hypothermia). It may help doctors understand which babies benefit most and what recovery looks like over time.
RomeAges 10 minutes–6 hours - NCT05703191Recruiting
Tests an inhaled nitric oxide system for newborn lung pressure
This study looks at whether an inhaled nitric oxide generator and delivery system can help newborns with high lung blood pressure (pulmonary hypertension). It may help improve oxygen levels during breathing support, but it requires specific medical eligibility and informed consent.
Guangzhou, GuangzhouAges Any age - NCT05702203Recruiting
Music therapy for newborns with congenital heart disease
This trial tests whether creative music therapy can help newborn babies who have congenital heart disease (CHD) while they are in intensive care. It focuses on babies who are otherwise very young and in the NICU or PICU, regardless of CHD severity.
ZurichAges 1 minute–4 weeks - NCT05604846Recruiting
Probiotic drops for very preterm babies in Scandinavia
This trial studies whether giving probiotic supplements to extremely preterm newborns helps improve health outcomes. It’s meant for babies born very early, and the results could help guide safer early nutrition and care.
Solna, Stockholm CountyAges 5 months–6 months - NCT07697872Recruiting
The Dirty Nappy Study for babies with liver problems
This study looks at babies with possible liver problems (cholestasis) who have been referred to the Birmingham Liver Unit. Researchers want to collect information from nappy (diaper) samples to better understand these conditions.
BirminghamAges Up to 11 years - NCT05395195RecruitingPhase 3
Erythropoietin for newborn brain injury in low-resource settings
This Phase 3 trial studies whether erythropoietin (a medicine related to red-blood-cell growth) can improve outcomes for newborns with moderate to severe brain injury after birth. The study focuses on babies born in low- and middle-income countries and aims to reduce harm from this early brain condition.
DhakaAges 1 hour–6 hours - NCT05368038Enrolling by invitation
Newborn screening program for babies up to 4 weeks old
This trial tests a flexible newborn screening process that looks for certain conditions early in life. It may help by catching problems sooner, when treatment can be started earlier.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT05207852Recruiting
Dexamethasone study for preterm labor lung development
This trial studies how well dexamethasone works and how it behaves in the body when given during preterm labor to help the baby’s lungs mature. You may be able to join if you’re pregnant between 24–36 weeks and are receiving the study treatment per their schedule.
BeijingAges 20–40 - NCT05081258Recruiting
Tests presurgery shaping for newborn cleft lip and palate growth
This study looks at whether a presurgery orthodontic shaping method affects how newborns with a cleft lip and palate grow over time. It may help clinicians decide on the best early treatment approach.
Erlangen, BavariaAges 1 day–2 years - NCT04975178RecruitingPhase 3
Test of a TB vaccine for newborns in sub-Saharan Africa
This Phase 3 study tests whether MTBVAC can safely protect newborn babies from tuberculosis and whether it helps the baby’s immune system learn to fight TB. If you enroll, the goal is to see safety and immune response in real newborn settings in sub-Saharan Africa.
Worcester, Western CapeAges 5 minutes–1 week - NCT04905537Recruiting
Genetic screening for newborns after a serious pregnancy loss
This trial looks at doing early genetic testing in newborns/early life cases after a serious pregnancy loss, to learn whether genetics can help understand why it happened. If you have the right timing and sample availability, the results may help future “more precise” care planning and research.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Up to 3 months - NCT04848090Enrolling by invitation
Genetic testing for newborns in the hospital intensive care unit
This study uses whole-genome sequencing (a DNA test that looks across the genome) for newborns in the intensive care unit when doctors suspect a genetic condition. It aims to help identify possible genetic causes of illness and improve understanding for families and clinicians.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 1 year - NCT07633184Recruiting
Lung Ultrasound to Predict Breathing Problems in Premature Babies
This study uses ultrasound images of the lungs to see if doctors can predict which very premature babies will develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)—a chronic lung condition common in extremely premature infants. The goal is to identify at-risk babies early so they can receive targeted treatment.
ModenaAges Up to 7 months - NCT07463170Recruiting
French translation of a pain assessment tool for newborns
This study is translating a pain assessment tool for newborns into French and testing it with healthcare workers in neonatal units. It aims to improve pain recognition in babies who cannot speak.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges Any age - NCT07442669Recruiting
Lung ultrasound for surfactant decision in premature babies
This trial uses a lung ultrasound score, a type of ultrasound, to decide when to give surfactant (a medicine that helps lungs work) to premature babies born between 27 and 35 weeks of pregnancy. It aims to reduce the need for more breathing support and avoid side effects.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 6 months–8 months - NCT07774793Recruiting
Relaxation for newborn growth and maternal well-being
This study tests whether teaching mothers relaxation techniques can help their low-birth-weight babies grow better and improve how mothers feel overall.
KampalaAges birth+ - NCT07550218Recruiting
Surfactant Delivery Methods for Premature Babies with Breathing Problems
This study looks at different ways doctors give a life-saving medication called surfactant to premature babies who are struggling to breathe. Researchers want to understand which delivery methods work best and help improve care.
GothenburgAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for newborn?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 199 recruiting newborn 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 newborn 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 newborn 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.