Clinical trials
Prematurity clinical trials
Below are recruiting prematurity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 257 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06396078RecruitingPhase 4
Antibiotics for Early Water Breaking Before Delivery
This study tests whether giving antibiotics to pregnant people with early water breaking (PPROM) before delivery improves outcomes. It aims to prevent infections and protect both parent and baby while waiting for delivery.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06340971Recruiting
Air pollution and pregnancy study
This study looks at how air pollution might affect pregnancy. Researchers will review existing health records from pregnant women to see if there are links between pollution levels and pregnancy outcomes.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06335524Recruiting
Helping preterm babies learn: a parent-baby program
This study tests a program to help parents support their preterm baby's early thinking and learning skills. It may help your baby's brain development during this important time.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1 week–4 months - NCT06292299Recruiting
Breathing monitor study for children with sleep or breathing issues
This study looks at how well a new breathing monitor works for children with sleep problems, breathing pauses in newborns, or epilepsy. It may help doctors better understand breathing patterns without extra needles or blood tests.
Glasgow, Glasgow CityAges 1 minute–16 years - NCT06212427Recruiting
Preterm infant formula with human milk sugars
This study tests a special supplement added to preterm infant feeding. The supplement contains beneficial sugars found in breast milk, which may help babies digest better and grow. It is for premature babies who have started small feedings but are not yet fully feeding.
LinzAges birth–2 weeks - 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 - NCT06064825Recruiting
Long-term follow-up for TREOCAPA study children
This study is a long-term check-up for children who were in the TREOCAPA trial. It follows their health and development for about 2 years after they were in the original study.
AngersAges 1.9 years–2.3 years - NCT03797183Recruiting
Check heart and lung function using a painless chest scan
This study uses a noninvasive scan that measures electrical signals across the chest to better understand breathing and heart-related circulation problems. It may help doctors learn what to monitor and how conditions like lung/airway pressure and vessel narrowing progress.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 2 weeks–40 years - NCT06036446Recruiting
Late cerclage for preventing early birth in high-risk pregnancies
This trial tests if placing a stitch in the cervix (cerclage) between 24 and 27 weeks of pregnancy can help prevent preterm birth in women whose cervix is short. It may be an option for those who find out late in pregnancy that they are at risk.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18–50 - NCT05734768Recruiting
Study of anxiety and depression in parents after preterm birth
This study compares how parents feel (anxiety and depression symptoms) after having a baby born preterm versus a full-term baby. It also looks at early “building blocks” of thinking and social development in the child.
ReimsAges 18 years+ - NCT05763069Enrolling by invitation
Home monitoring for high-risk pregnancies
This study tests whether checking certain pregnancy warning signs at home (with monitoring technology) can help manage high-risk pregnancies. It may allow closer follow-up while you stay at home, aiming to improve safety and decision-making.
OsloAges 18–50 - 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 - NCT05698836Enrolling by invitation
Health check study for preterm- and term-born children
This study looks at cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health in children who were born preterm or at full term. It may help researchers understand early-life factors that affect heart and metabolic health later.
OxfordAges 3–9 - NCT01558544Recruiting
Freezing ovarian tissue for future fertility after early menopause risk
This study looks at freezing (cryopreserving) ovarian tissue in people who are at risk of early menopause because of cancer treatment or surgery. It may help preserve natural hormone function and possible future fertility for those who cannot or do not want to freeze eggs or embryos.
New York, New YorkAges Up to 45 years - 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 - NCT05537454Recruiting
Stress and breast milk in preterm baby development
This study looks at how a mother's stress may affect her breast milk and the development of her preterm baby. Participation involves providing breast milk samples and answering questions about stress, which could help understand how to support preterm infant growth and brain development.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 6 months–8 months - NCT03819933Recruiting
Family counseling support for very early preterm birth
This trial studies a better way to provide counseling to families when a baby is expected to be born very early (between about 22 and 25 weeks). It may help you and your partner feel more prepared for the NICU and what to expect next.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–99 - NCT05440422RecruitingPhase 2
Anifrolumab for heart health in lupus patients
This study tests whether anifrolumab, a drug that targets the immune system, can improve markers of blood vessel health in people with lupus. It may help reduce the risk of heart problems associated with lupus.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT05397197Recruiting
Studies how early birth affects learning new words
This study looks at how being born early (between 32 and 36 weeks) or at full term affects a baby’s vocabulary learning. It also compares babies who have typical newborn health checks to better understand what might influence language development.
MarseilleAges birth–2 years - 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 - NCT05380401Recruiting
DHA and ARA milk fats for very early preterm babies
This study looks at how adding two specific milk fats (DHA and ARA) through enteral feeding affects metabolism in very early preterm infants. It may help researchers understand what these nutrients do in babies born around 25–30 weeks gestation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Up to 8 months - NCT05340465RecruitingPhase 2
IV iron in preterm babies to reduce blood transfusions
This Phase 2 study tests whether giving a specific IV iron (darbe plus IV iron) can help preterm babies need fewer blood transfusions while still keeping their iron levels in a safe range. It focuses on babies in the NICU who were born early, and it compares transfusion use and iron sufficiency over time.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Up to 3 days - NCT05361122Recruiting
Study to prevent developmental delays using xylitol
This study looks at whether giving xylitol can help prevent developmental delays in children. Families will do several developmental checkups, including tests done at a specific travel site, to see how children are doing.
LilongweAges 4–8 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for prematurity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 257 recruiting prematurity 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 prematurity 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 prematurity 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.