Clinical trials
Premature Infant clinical trials
Below are recruiting premature infant clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 108 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07098910Recruiting
Surfactant therapy for premature babies with breathing problems
This trial tests whether giving surfactant (a substance that helps lungs stay open) to premature babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) through a mask on the throat (supraglottic airway) is safe and effective. It may be an option for babies who need extra oxygen but are not on a breathing tube.
HanoiAges Up to 2 days - NCT07120971RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Metformin study for premature babies with lung disease
This study tests whether metformin, a medicine used for diabetes, can help premature babies with chronic lung disease (bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or BPD) breathe better. It may reduce the need for breathing machines.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 1 week–6 months - NCT07150884Recruiting
Lactase supplement study for weight gain in preterm infants
This trial tests whether giving lactase (a natural enzyme that helps digest milk sugar) to preterm babies helps them gain weight better. It is for infants born between 28 and 34 weeks of pregnancy who get most of their nutrition through the gut.
ThessalonikiAges 1 day–4 weeks - 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 - NCT07410858Recruiting
Virtual reality education for NICU parents
This study tests whether a virtual reality program can help parents learn about their baby's care in the NICU. If you join, you would use a VR headset to learn while your baby is in the hospital.
Ismailia, Ismailia, Egypt.Ages 18 years+ - NCT07652684RecruitingPhase 4
Fat supplement to help premature babies' lungs
This study tests whether adding a special fat supplement to the feeding of very premature babies can help prevent or reduce lung damage, which is common in babies born early. The supplement is given through a feeding tube.
ThessalonikiAges 6 months–7 months - NCT05410340Enrolling by invitation
EEG and near-infrared testing in newborns
This study checks how newborn brains respond by using painless sensors on the head. It focuses on babies during their first month after birth, to help researchers understand early brain function and development.
Salamanca, SalamancaAges 1 week–1 month - NCT06315556Recruiting
Study of Eylea for preterm babies with retinopathy of prematurity in the UK
This study collects information on how the medicine Eylea is given to preterm babies with retinopathy of prematurity (an eye problem in premature infants) using a special dosing device. The goal is to see how the treatment works in everyday hospital care.
Multiple LocationsAges Up to 1 year - NCT06207071Recruiting
DHA and ARA supplements for small preterm babies
This trial tests whether giving early supplements of DHA and ARA (nutrients important for brain and eye development) to very small premature infants can improve health outcomes.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1 day–3 days - NCT07236996Recruiting
Air purifier health effects in preterm infants after discharge
This trial tests if using an air purifier at home helps improve the health of babies who were born early (before 37 weeks of pregnancy). The goal is to see if cleaner air reduces breathing problems or other issues after they leave the hospital.
Kaohsiung CityAges Up to 6 years - NCT05298748Recruiting
Audio recordings to help breathing control mature in preterm babies
This trial studies whether listening to special “womb” sounds can help a preterm baby’s breathing control develop as they grow. It may help babies who are already breathing on their own (with low or no extra oxygen support).
Cleveland, OhioAges 1 week–1 month - NCT04939571Recruiting
Registry for babies with retinopathy of prematurity
This study is a European registry that collects medical information (stored electronically) about babies who have retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) severe enough to need treatment. It may help doctors understand outcomes and improve care by tracking real-world results.
SalzburgAges Any age - NCT05236023Recruiting
Care for mothers and newborns to reduce separation in NICU
This trial tests a “family-centered” approach that aims to keep mothers closely involved with their babies in intensive newborn care, rather than separating them. It may help families by supporting safer, more continuous mother–baby bonding during treatment.
HvidovreAges Any age - NCT05558059Recruiting
Scan blood vessels in preemie babies’ eyes with special imaging
This study uses pictures to map the tiny blood vessels in an infant’s retina (the back of the eye). It may help researchers better understand how eye blood vessel growth happens in premature babies who need screening for ROP (retinopathy of prematurity).
Durham, North CarolinaAges Up to 2 months - NCT06026163RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Caffeine for breathing help in late preterm babies
This trial tests if giving caffeine to late preterm babies with breathing problems helps them need less breathing support. It could be an extra treatment alongside standard care.
Madinah, Medina RegionAges 1 day–3 days - NCT06536296Recruiting
Music therapy for preterm brain development
This study tests if specially designed music can help premature babies' brains grow stronger and healthier. It is for very preterm infants born between 24 and 30 weeks of pregnancy.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 6 months–7 months - NCT06622902Recruiting
How flow changes affect CO2 in preemies on high-flow breathing support
This study watches how changing the flow of air through a breathing device (high-flow nasal cannula) affects carbon dioxide levels in preemies. It helps doctors learn the safest way to adjust breathing support for fragile infants.
HaifaAges Any age - NCT04430790RecruitingPhase 3
Doxapram for apnea in very preterm babies on breathing support
This trial studies whether the medicine doxapram can better treat breathing pauses (apnea) in very preterm babies who are already on breathing support in the NICU. It aims to reduce the need for extra interventions and improve outcomes in this high-risk group.
Brussels, Avenaue Hippocrate 10Ages 5 months–7 months - 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 - NCT05336890Recruiting
Using past oxygen data to predict risks after premature birth
This study builds a personalized computer model that uses earlier breathing/oxygen information from preterm infants to predict possible health or development outcomes by preschool age. It may help families and doctors better estimate risks and plan support, using information already collected in a previous study.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 7 months–6.9 years - NCT06672913Recruiting
Skin-to-skin care study for premature babies
This study looks at how holding your baby skin-to-skin affects their health and development, for babies born at 32 weeks or earlier.
AnkaraAges 1 day+ - 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 - NCT05617833RecruitingPhase 1
Test EPO and melatonin for brain bleeding in very preterm babies
This Phase 1 trial studies whether giving erythropoietin (EPO) and melatonin is safe in very preterm infants who have bleeding in the brain (intraventricular hemorrhage) or significant nearby brain injury. It aims to see if these medicines can be given safely during the early days after birth.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges 12 hours–2 months
Hear when a new Premature Infant trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for premature infant?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 108 recruiting premature infant 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 premature infant 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 premature infant 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.