Clinical trials
Prematurity clinical trials
Below are recruiting prematurity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 265 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - NCT05347238Recruiting
Dopamine or norepinephrine for low blood pressure in very preterm babies
This trial compares two common medicines—dopamine versus norepinephrine—to treat low blood pressure in very preterm babies who have suspected or confirmed late-onset bloodstream infection (sepsis). It may help doctors find which medicine works better and more safely for this specific situation.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 5 months–7 months - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT05440422RecruitingPhase 2
Anifrolumab to improve blood vessel risk markers in lupus
This Phase 2 trial tests anifrolumab, a lupus medicine, to see if it can improve blood vessel “risk markers” in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study is especially focused on SLE-related problems that can affect heart and blood vessel health.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT05520359Recruiting
Testing spinal stimulation and devices to improve movement
This study tests spinal stimulation and mobility-related devices to see if they can improve how well you move. You would visit a lab, do simple movement tasks, and share feedback about comfort and what you experience.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 4–70 - NCT05537454Recruiting
Study how maternal stress and milk affect preterm baby development
This study looks at whether stress during pregnancy and differences in breast milk are linked to how preterm babies develop, especially their early brain development. If you and your baby meet the criteria, the team will collect information and samples while your baby is still in the hospital.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 6 months–8 months - 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 - NCT05675397Recruiting
Donor milk supplement for very small preterm babies
This study looks at giving donor human milk to very low-birth-weight preterm babies when a mother’s own milk is not enough during the first three weeks. It may help babies get human milk instead of formula during that early period.
AthensAges 1 day–3 weeks - NCT05740579Recruiting
Storing eggs in teens with Turner syndrome variants
This study looks at freezing and storing eggs (cryopreservation) in children and teens with Turner syndrome or related genetic variants. It may help preserve the chance of having biological children later, if you are able to undergo the study procedures safely.
AarhusAges 2–17 - NCT05835817Recruiting
Brain and nervous system scan using a magnetometer
This trial tests an imaging method that measures brain signals without using X-rays. It may help researchers understand brain activity in healthy adults, newborns, premature babies, and pregnant people by testing whether the scan can be done reliably and safely.
AmiensAges 1 day+ - NCT05849077Recruiting
Testing oxygen saturation targets during newborn resuscitation
This study looks at the best oxygen saturation targets and resuscitation approach for very premature babies right after birth. It may help clinicians guide breathing support more safely in the first minutes of life.
Dallas, TexasAges birth–10 minutes - NCT05858307Recruiting
Testing AMH blood levels for PCOS and POI patients
This study looks at how a blood test called AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone) is used in people being seen for PCOS or POI (early ovarian failure). The goal is to understand whether AMH measurements are useful for care in clinics and fertility treatment settings.
Hong KongAges 10–44 - NCT05865977Recruiting
Test a breathing check to prevent breathing tube failure in preemies
This study checks a specific bedside breathing test (called an SBT) to see if it can better predict when a premature baby is likely to fail extubation (having the breathing tube removed). If the test is accurate, it may help doctors time tube removal more safely and reduce complications.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 2 days–6 months - NCT05893485Recruiting
Music therapy for people at risk of early delivery
This study looks at how listening to music during pregnancy (and after birth) affects mood and body functions for people whose pregnancy is at high risk of early delivery. It may help see whether music therapy is a safe, comforting add-on when you’re hospitalized and worried about preterm birth.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT05942924Recruiting
NEU-STIM for breathing support in very premature newborns
This trial studies whether NEU-STIM can help support breathing and oxygen levels in babies born very early. If your baby is born before 32 weeks, the study may include them after you provide consent.
GrazAges Up to 7 months - NCT05969431Recruiting
Measuring hair cortisol to study stress in fathers of babies
This study looks at whether a father’s stress level over time can be estimated by measuring cortisol (a stress hormone) in hair. Results may help researchers better understand how chronic stress affects new families, especially when babies are born early or on time.
Cologne, Northrhine-westfaliaAges 1 day–1 week - 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 - NCT06022991Recruiting
Fathers and partners in preterm baby care study
This study looks at how involving fathers and partners in the care of preterm babies in the hospital can help the whole family. It aims to understand what works best for families and their babies.
LondonAges Any age - 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 - 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 - NCT06060548Recruiting
New heart monitor to help manage PVCs
This trial tests if a small heart monitor (ILR) made by Medtronic can help doctors better manage premature heartbeats (PVCs). If you already have this monitor, you may be able to join.
Overland Park, KansasAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for prematurity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 265 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.