Clinical trials
Preterm Birth clinical trials
Below are recruiting preterm birth clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 90 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05975203Recruiting
Skin-to-skin care test for late preterm newborns
This study looks at whether doing skin-to-skin care right after birth in a “continuous” way works well for babies born a bit early (late preterm). If you’re eligible, you may be offered structured skin-to-skin time soon after a vaginal delivery, and the team will monitor how the baby and parent do.
Cologne, Northrhine-westfaliaAges Any age - NCT06295484Recruiting
Comparing two breathing support methods for very small babies
This study compares two types of breathing support (nasal CPAP and NIPPV) for very low birth weight preterm infants to see which one works better. The goal is to find the best way to help these babies breathe more easily.
Toronto, OntarioAges 1 day–8 months - NCT06362798Recruiting
Support for moms with preterm babies on Medicaid
This study is testing a program to support low-income mothers of premature babies. It aims to see if extra help with breastfeeding and care can improve your baby's health and your own well-being.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06514014Recruiting
Switching from donor milk: a feasibility study
This study tests switching premature babies from donor human milk to formula or other milk. It looks to see if the switch is safe and easy for babies who are at least 28 days old and weigh more than 2 pounds 12 ounces.
Augusta, GeorgiaAges 4 weeks+ - NCT06760832Recruiting
Optimizing milk feeding for preterm infants
This trial tests different ways to give milk feeds to preterm babies who are already eating fully by mouth. The goal is to find the best feeding schedule to help them grow and thrive.
Bologna, BolgonaAges Any age - NCT06787963Recruiting
Breast milk proteins study for healthy moms
This study looks at the small proteins and peptides in breast milk and how they change over time. It aims to understand the health benefits of these components for breastfed babies, particularly when moms exclusively breastfeed for 4 months.
Córdoba, CórdobaAges birth–4 months - NCT04818762Recruiting
Measuring oxygen use in newborns with breathing trouble
This study looks at how well oxygen is being used by the body in newborns who are having breathing problems, from birth through the first hours of life. It also studies whether infection plays a role, which may help doctors better understand and treat newborn breathing trouble.
Graz, StyriaAges Up to 6 hours - NCT06794307Recruiting
Blood sugar in pregnant women receiving betamethasone for preterm birth
This study looks at how betamethasone, a steroid given to help babies' lungs mature, affects blood sugar levels in pregnant women without diabetes. It may help ensure safer treatment for women at risk of early labor.
Aarhus, Central Region DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT05170633Recruiting
Warming treatment for very preterm babies after blood transfusion
This study looks at whether a specific “blood warming” approach can help very preterm babies keep their body temperature from getting too low (hypothermia). It’s intended to reduce temperature drops around the time they receive red blood cell transfusions.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 6 months–7 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 - NCT06939192Recruiting
Digital support for families of preterm babies
This study tests an e-health program to help families of babies born between 28 and 34 weeks. The program provides online tools and guidance, aiming to improve health and development.
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 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 - NCT07364903Recruiting
Family care for preterm babies in the hospital
This trial tests whether a program that brings parents into the daily care of their preterm or low-birth-weight baby can help the baby recover faster and go home sooner. If you can spend up to 8 hours a day at the hospital, this study may be a good fit.
Mek'ele, TigrayAges Any age - NCT07265583Recruiting
Predicting lung injury in premature babies
This study looks at premature babies to see if we can predict lung injury early. It may help doctors provide better care for babies born early or with low birth weight.
PaviaAges 6 months–7 months - NCT07570121RecruitingPhase 1
How Caffeine Moves Through Pregnancy and to the Baby
This study looks at how caffeine is absorbed and transferred to a baby during pregnancy in women at risk of early delivery. Researchers hope to understand safe caffeine use in this situation and potentially help prevent complications.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT04304846Recruiting
Follow-up program for very preterm babies at age 3
This trial is part of a regional follow-up program for babies born very early. It looks at how these “extremely preterm” children do as they grow, and can help the care team spot needs earlier at the age-3 visit.
AngersAges 3–6 - NCT05698966Recruiting
Low-dose steroid shot to help late preterm baby lungs
This study tests whether a low dose of a steroid medicine given to pregnant people late in pregnancy can help a baby’s lungs if delivery happens early. If you’re due for late-preterm delivery soon, the trial may help reduce breathing problems in the newborn.
AfulaAges 18–45 - NCT06720363Recruiting
Predicting baby's health during labor
This study uses information from a monitor that tracks your baby's heart rate during labor to see if we can better predict their well-being at birth. The goal is to improve care and ensure both you and your baby are safe.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18–45 - NCT06234332Recruiting
Peking University Birth Cohort in Weifang
This study follows pregnant women and their families in Weifang to learn about health during pregnancy, birth, and early childhood. If you join, you, your husband, and your baby will be part of a long-term research project that tracks your health and development.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07152106Recruiting
Amniotic fluid and the preterm baby's gut
This study looks at the fluid around your baby (amniotic fluid) and how it might affect your baby's gut health if they are born early. It may help doctors understand how to better care for preterm infants.
AmsterdamAges 16 years+ - NCT07758114Recruiting
Prenatal education on environmental exposures
This study provides education about everyday environmental exposures during pregnancy. It aims to help women make safer choices for their health and their baby's health.
Galveston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04380051Recruiting
Sensory touch therapy to help parents bond with very preterm babies
This study tests whether a gentle sensory “stimulation” approach can improve how parents and very preterm babies interact and support the baby’s social development. If you qualify, you and your baby would be asked to take part so researchers can see whether this early intervention helps bonding and social skills.
ReimsAges Up to 1 day
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for preterm birth?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 90 recruiting preterm birth 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 preterm birth 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 preterm birth 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.
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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.