Clinical trials
NICU clinical trials
Below are recruiting nicu clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 29 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06927037Recruiting
Physical therapy for very premature babies in the NICU
This study tests whether immersive physical therapy (special hands-on activities) helps babies born very early (before 29 weeks) grow and develop better while in the NICU. It may help your baby's movement and strength.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges birth–99 years - NCT07610486RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Optimizing Ampicillin Dosing for Preterm Infants
This study aims to find the best dose of ampicillin for premature babies in the NICU who are being treated for possible early infection. The goal is to improve treatment and reduce side effects.
Durham, North CarolinaAges birth–1 week - NCT06423092Recruiting
Music therapy songwriting for NICU parent mental health
This study tests whether songwriting in music therapy can improve mental health for parents of very premature babies in the NICU. If you are feeling depressed or anxious, you may be able to join a program that helps you express feelings through music.
Barranquilla, AtlánticoAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT03657693Recruiting
MRI test in newborns with breathing problems (BPD)
This study uses MRI (a special scan) to look at babies with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a long-term breathing condition that can happen after being in the NICU. It aims to learn more about what’s happening in the lungs and how MRI can be used safely in these babies.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Up to 4 months - NCT03906435Recruiting
Cognitive therapy to prevent problems for very premature NICU babies
This study offers a counseling approach to help prevent “Vulnerable Child Syndrome” in babies born very early and cared for in the NICU. It focuses on support during the early months after birth and compares outcomes for families getting the therapy versus usual support.
Dallas, TexasAges Any age - NCT04911452Recruiting
Calmer NICU care for very preterm babies
This study tests a calmer approach in the NICU to help very preterm babies grow and develop their brains. It may be helpful if your baby needs breathing support and is in the early weeks of life.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 6 months–7 months - NCT06252883Recruiting
Video calls to reduce stress for NICU parents
This trial tests whether regular video calls from the NICU bedside help lower stress for parents whose babies stay in the NICU for at least a week. If you're a parent of a newborn in the NICU, this study might offer extra support.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 1 week–2 months - NCT05993442Recruiting
Skin-to-skin care to reduce infections in early babies
This study is testing if giving more skin-to-skin care (called Kangaroo Care) to very early-born babies in the NICU can reduce serious infections and the spread of resistant bacteria. It is for babies born before 32 weeks in certain hospitals.
AthensAges Up to 7 months - NCT06063122Recruiting
Device to help preterm babies tell speech sounds apart
This study tests a new device that plays special sounds to help preterm babies learn to tell different speech sounds apart. It is for babies born between 32 and 35 weeks of pregnancy to see if the device can improve their hearing and brain development.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 7 months–8 months - NCT06467916Recruiting
PATH program for NICU parent mental health
This study is creating a program called PATH to help NICU parents with their mental health during the stressful time of leaving the hospital and going home. It aims to find out what support parents need most and how to provide it.
Aurora, ColoradoAges Any age - NCT06521398Recruiting
Postpartum Care for Preterm NICU Babies
This study focuses on helping new mothers of preterm babies (born before 34 weeks) who are getting care in the NICU at HUP. It tests a program to support your transition home after giving birth, so you and your baby can thrive.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 16 years+ - NCT06576323Recruiting
Support for mothers with opioid use disorder and babies in the NICU
This study aims to improve care for mothers with opioid use disorder and their babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Researchers will interview healthcare providers and mothers to develop better support programs.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06753435Recruiting
Co-regulation and Interaction in the NICU
This study looks at how parents and their premature babies interact in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It aims to understand co-regulation, which is how parents and babies adjust to each other's cues, and how this might support the baby's development.
LinköpingAges 2 days+ - NCT06772675Recruiting
Reducing vancomycin in NICU babies
This study asks NICUs to reduce the use of the antibiotic vancomycin. It's for hospital units that are part of certain networks and agree to follow the study plan.
Modesto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07060573Recruiting
Parent-led mouth stimulation to help premature babies suck
This study tests if gentle mouth stimulation done by parents helps premature babies (around 34–36 weeks) learn to suck better. If your baby is stable and doesn’t have certain face or muscle conditions, this may help them feed sooner.
Guadalajara, JaliscoAges 8 months–8 months - NCT07202299Recruiting
Weaning preterm babies off high-frequency breathing machines
This trial tests two different ways to safely take preterm babies off a special breathing machine (HFOV). It aims to find which method works better for babies with breathing problems (respiratory distress syndrome).
Al MansurahAges Any age - NCT07214597Recruiting
Using voice technology to improve NICU mom experience
This trial tests a smartphone app called VoiceLove that lets moms record their voice for their baby in the NICU. It may help mothers feel more connected and supported while their baby is in the hospital.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07222722Recruiting
Brain oxygen monitoring for preterm babies and kidney health
This trial uses a special monitor to check oxygen levels in the brain of very premature babies. It aims to see if low oxygen affects kidney health.
New York, New YorkAges 6 months–7 months - 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+ - NCT07306000Recruiting
CCP intervention study for preterm infants in NICU
This pilot study tests whether a CCP (comforting, calming, and positioning) intervention can improve the NICU environment and help preterm babies develop better. It is for very premature infants born before 32 weeks or weighing under 3.3 pounds.
Matsumoto, NaganoAges 1 hour–1 week - NCT07322731Recruiting
Massage for better sleep and comfort in preterm infants
This study tests whether gentle massage helps preterm babies sleep better, feel less stressed, and be more comfortable while in the NICU. It may improve their vital signs and overall well-being.
Van, TurkeyAges 2.9 years–3.1 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 - NCT07351799Recruiting
Mindfulness and meditation for NICU moms' breast milk
This study tests whether mindfulness and meditation education helps mothers in the NICU produce more breast milk. If you join, you'll learn relaxation techniques and track your pumping routine.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 20 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for nicu?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 29 recruiting nicu 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 nicu 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 nicu 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.