Clinical trials
Preterm Infant clinical trials
Below are recruiting preterm infant clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 156 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06854549Recruiting
Picture book reading for preterm babies and their parents
This study tests whether reading picture books to preterm infants can improve their stability, reduce parental anxiety, and strengthen parent-child bonding. It aims to provide a simple, comforting activity for families.
Taipei, BeitouAges 6 months–9 months - NCT06726226Recruiting
Extremely preterm infant lung health study
This study follows the breathing and lung health of very early preterm babies (born before 29 weeks) for two years. It helps doctors understand and improve long-term respiratory care for these tiny infants.
SeoulAges Up to 1 week - 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+ - 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 - NCT07273266Recruiting
Pacifier use and feeding in preterm babies
This trial looks at how using a pacifier helps premature babies learn to feed better. If your baby is stable, starting feedings for the first time, and can use a pacifier safely, they may be eligible.
Istanbul, AtaşehirAges birth–4 weeks - NCT06116747Enrolling by invitation
Support for first-time dads of preterm babies
This study tests a support program for first-time fathers whose preterm babies are in the hospital for more than a week. It aims to help fathers cope and be more involved during this stressful time.
HvidovreAges Any age - NCT06965842Enrolling by invitation
Video training guide for preterm infant development
This trial tests a video system to help guide development for preterm babies. It may help infants born very early or with very low birth weight who also have brain damage.
Seoul, Jongno-guAges Up to 1 month - NCT06638801Recruiting
Brain training to boost learning and development
This trial tests a brain training program to help babies born at UAB learn and develop better, focusing on those born after 35 weeks who are going home soon.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1 day–1 week - NCT06240715Recruiting
Umbilical cord milking for premature babies who need help at birth
This study tests whether gently squeezing the umbilical cord before clamping it (called cord milking) helps premature babies who are not vigorous at birth. It is being done in hospitals with fewer resources to find safe and effective ways to improve oxygen and blood flow right after delivery.
Belagavi, KarnatakaAges birth–10 minutes - NCT06878742RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Finding the right dose of dobutamine for very preterm infants
This study is for very premature babies (born before 33 weeks) who have low blood flow from the heart. It tests different doses of dobutamine, a medicine that helps the heart pump stronger, to find the safest and most effective dose.
MadridAges Up to 3 days - NCT07045402Recruiting
Developmental care for preterm infants: comfort, growth, and feeding
This study tests whether a special care program including skin-to-skin contact and storytelling helps preterm babies feel more comfortable, grow better, and learn to feed by mouth sooner. It compares this extra care to the usual hospital care.
IstanbulAges 7 months–8 months - NCT07216664Recruiting
Early mouth care with human milk for very preterm babies
This study tests whether giving tiny amounts of human milk to the mouth early can help very preterm babies (born at 32 weeks or earlier) learn to feed better. It may reduce the time they need IV fluids or a feeding tube.
Maywood, IllinoisAges 5 months–7 months - NCT07295106Recruiting
Personalized music therapy for preterm babies
This trial tests whether specially selected music can help preterm infants in the NICU. It aims to improve their comfort and development during their hospital stay.
Perugia, PGAges 5 days–2 weeks - NCT06092463Recruiting
Immune system study in newborn intestines
This study looks at how the immune system develops in the intestines of newborns, including those born early or with a blocked intestine (atresia). It may help doctors understand inflammation and improve care for sick babies.
CopenhagenAges Up to 1 year - NCT06940713Recruiting
Brain imaging study for newborn infants
This study uses a safe, non-invasive ultrasound technique to measure brain activity in newborn babies. It aims to understand brain development and connectivity in preterm infants, infants with birth-related oxygen deprivation, growth-restricted babies, siblings of children with autism, and healthy full-term babies.
ParisAges Up to 5 months - NCT07147673Recruiting
Brain activity study in infants during grasping
This study uses a safe, noninvasive brain-monitoring cap to see how infants' brains control grasping movements. It may help researchers understand typical motor development in babies.
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 3 months–9 months - NCT04239508Recruiting
Newborn brain-cooling and follow-up data study in Switzerland
This study follows Swiss babies after very early birth or after breathing/oxygen problems around delivery, to better understand outcomes and care. If your baby fits the timing or birth condition rules, their information may be collected for follow-up and research.
ZurichAges birth–4 weeks - NCT06705257Recruiting
Breathing support study for very early preterm babies
This study tests if a specific breathing technique (using PEEP to open up collapsed parts of the lungs) can help very premature babies (born before 32 weeks) who need breathing support. Researchers want to see if it can improve lung function in the first two weeks of life.
MiddlesbroughAges 5 months–7 months - NCT04541095Recruiting
Milk formula for very preterm babies: more vs less beta-palmitate
This study tests an infant milk formula that has a higher or lower amount of beta-palmitate in babies born very early. The goal is to see if the formula supports healthy growth in preterm infants who are stable and can feed through the stomach.
AnconaAges 6 months–7 months - 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 - NCT07061366Recruiting
Using the Bambi-Belt for very premature babies
This study tests a special belt called the Bambi-Belt in extremely preterm babies (born before 26 weeks) during their first week of life. The goal is to see if the belt helps provide better care and monitoring. It may be an option for your baby if they are very early and do not have skin problems or need only comfort care.
AmsterdamAges Up to 1 week - 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+ - NCT06975189RecruitingPhase 2
Reducing radiation in preterm baby lung scans
This trial tests whether using ultrasound instead of X-rays for lung imaging can safely reduce radiation exposure in very premature babies. If your baby needs lung imaging, they may be able to join.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges Up to 1 day - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for preterm infant?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 156 recruiting preterm 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 preterm 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 preterm 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.