Clinical trials
Preterm Infant clinical trials
Below are recruiting preterm infant clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 157 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07550218Recruiting
Surfactant Delivery Methods for Premature Babies with Breathing Problems
This study looks at different ways doctors give a life-saving medication called surfactant to premature babies who are struggling to breathe. Researchers want to understand which delivery methods work best and help improve care.
GothenburgAges Any age - 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 - NCT05017389Recruiting
Long-term health follow-up for premature newborns
This study follows babies born early (premature) over the long term to learn how they grow and develop. It mainly helps doctors understand long-term health needs after early birth.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 2 weeks–4 months - NCT05604846Recruiting
Probiotic drops for very preterm babies in Scandinavia
This trial studies whether giving probiotic supplements to extremely preterm newborns helps improve health outcomes. It’s meant for babies born very early, and the results could help guide safer early nutrition and care.
Solna, Stockholm CountyAges 5 months–6 months - 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 - NCT06087744Recruiting
Helping preterm babies' brains with skin-to-skin and sounds
This study tests whether combining skin-to-skin holding with a 10-minute sound recording can help premature babies' brains develop better. If you have a baby born early (24–33 weeks), you may be able to take part.
Montreal, QuebecAges 6 months–8 months - NCT07819734Recruiting
Pacifier-activated lullaby for preterm infant oral feeding
This study tests whether a special pacifier that plays a lullaby when a baby sucks can help preterm infants learn to feed by mouth sooner. It may improve their oral feeding skills and support their transition from tube feedings.
Orlando, FloridaAges 8 months–8 months - NCT06279741RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cell therapy to prevent lung disease in very premature babies
This study tests whether a special cell therapy (MSC-EVs) given to extremely premature babies can help prevent a serious lung disease called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). The treatment is given while the baby is still on a breathing machine.
BrusselsAges Up to 1 week - NCT07721662Recruiting
Skin-to-skin care using the Skincubator for premature babies
This trial tests whether a special bed called the Skincubator can safely allow parents to hold their premature baby skin-to-skin. It aims to see if this is a safe and feasible way to provide this comforting contact in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Houston, TexasAges Up to 6 days - NCT06648083Recruiting
How very premature babies learn to eat by mouth
This study looks at how very premature babies (born at 28 weeks or earlier) learn to eat by mouth and whether they develop any feeding or mouth problems later. Researchers will review medical records from past years to see what helped or hindered their progress.
LyonAges Up to 6 months - NCT07674953Recruiting
CPAP and oxygen delivery in preterm infants
This study looks at how different levels of CPAP (a breathing machine that helps keep the lungs open) affect oxygen delivery and lung expansion in preterm babies. It may help doctors understand the best settings for infants who need breathing support.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges Any age - NCT07667049RecruitingPhase 1
Gut health study for preterm infants
This study looks at how the gut works in premature babies to better understand digestion and health. It may help improve care for newborns born early.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Up to 4 days - NCT07660965Recruiting
Podcast breastfeeding training for mothers of preterm infants
This trial tests whether listening to a podcast about breastfeeding helps mothers of preterm babies feel more confident and successful at breastfeeding. If you are a Turkish-speaking mother of a baby born between 32 and 37 weeks, you may be eligible.
Merkez, OrduAges 18 years+ - NCT05272579RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Phage treatment to help gut development in very preterm babies
This early-phase trial tests whether giving a specific bacteria-fighting treatment (called bacteriophage) through the gut can help preterm babies’ intestinal development mature faster. It may help reduce early gut-related problems, but the study is mainly to check safety and early effects.
CopenhagenAges Any age - NCT06706115Recruiting
Testing breast milk nasal drops in preterm babies
This study tests whether putting a few drops of breast milk into a preterm baby's nose can help their brain get more oxygen. It is for babies who are not yet ready to feed all by mouth and who don't have certain health problems.
KonyaAges 6 months–9 months - NCT07561125RecruitingPhase 2
IVIG for lung disease in very preterm infants
This trial tests whether giving intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) early after birth can help prevent or treat a serious lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in babies born at 28 weeks or earlier. It may help reduce the need for breathing support and oxygen.
ShanghaiAges 1 day–2 months - NCT04911452Recruiting
Calmer NICU care for very preterm babies
This study tests a calmer approach in the NICU to help very preterm babies grow and develop their brains. It may be helpful if your baby needs breathing support and is in the early weeks of life.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 6 months–7 months - NCT07522346Recruiting
Ventilator Pressure Levels During Surfactant Therapy in Preterm Infants
This study tests whether different pressure levels used during a minimally invasive surfactant procedure (MIST)—a way to deliver lung-coating medicine without a breathing tube—affect how well preterm infants' lungs inflate. Researchers hope to find the best pressure settings to help babies breathe more easily.
Saint Albans, VictoriaAges 6 months–7 months - NCT07391527Recruiting
Preterm infant development check at age 5
This study checks how preterm babies are developing when they turn 5 years old. It helps doctors understand any delays or health needs early.
České Budějovice, Czech RepublicAges 5–5 - NCT05908227Recruiting
Testing nasal high-flow settings in stable preterm babies
This study tests how different nasal high-flow “flow strength” settings affect breathing stability in preterm infants. It may help clinicians choose settings that keep heart rate and breathing steadier.
Mainz, Rhineland-PalatinateAges 5 months–7 months - NCT07372898Recruiting
Helping parents create a calm home for preterm babies after surgery
This study tests a program called H-HOPE that helps parents create a calm, supportive environment for their baby after major surgery. The goal is to improve the baby's recovery and reduce stress for the whole family.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 1 week–2 months - NCT06870981Recruiting
Optimizing nutrition and milk in infants (Opti-NuM)
This study looks at stored information and samples from babies who were part of earlier MaxiMoM nutrition trials. It aims to learn more about how nutrition and milk feeding affect infant health.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1 hour–3 weeks - NCT07307612RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
High-energy breast milk diets for extremely preterm infants
This trial tests whether feeding extremely premature babies (born at 28 weeks or earlier) a higher-energy breast milk diet in the first two weeks of life can reduce the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a serious lung condition. It aims to find a safe and effective way to support lung development in these tiny infants.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1 day–3 days - NCT05589831Recruiting
Test breathing support and brain health in premature babies
This study checks how a type of breathing machine support affects brain health in very premature infants. It may help doctors choose safer breathing support strategies to protect the brain.
Toronto, OntarioAges 3 days+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for preterm infant?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 157 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.
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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.