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
- NCT07247474Recruiting
Using electrical impedance tomography for heart and lung imaging
This trial uses a safe, non-invasive technique called EIT to monitor heart and lung function in children and young adults with certain heart or lung conditions, compared with healthy volunteers. It may help doctors better understand and manage these conditions.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 2 weeks–25 years - NCT07235345Enrolling by invitation
Lung medication with different oxygen levels for premature babies
This study tests a lung medication called pulmonary surfactant, given with different oxygen levels, to help very premature babies (born before 32 weeks) who have breathing difficulties. The goal is to see which oxygen level works best with non-invasive breathing support.
Henan, ZhengzhouAges 6 months–7 months - NCT07236996Recruiting
Air purifier health effects in preterm infants after discharge
This trial tests if using an air purifier at home helps improve the health of babies who were born early (before 37 weeks of pregnancy). The goal is to see if cleaner air reduces breathing problems or other issues after they leave the hospital.
Kaohsiung CityAges Up to 6 years - NCT07237139Recruiting
Lung volume changes during breathing support in preterm infants
This study measures how the lungs of preterm babies (born before 30 weeks) expand during synchronized breathing support. It aims to understand how well this ventilator method works for very young infants.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT07219784Enrolling by invitation
Abdominal binders for feeding in preterm babies on breathing support
This study tests whether a soft abdominal binder (a wrap around the belly) helps preterm babies on breathing support keep their milk feeds going without interruptions. It might help reduce pauses in feeding and support growth.
Albany, New YorkAges Up to 1 year - NCT07161908Recruiting
Remote oxygen monitoring for preterm infants with BPD
This study tests a way to monitor and adjust oxygen therapy from home for premature babies with a long-term lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The goal is to see if remote monitoring can improve oxygen management and reduce complications.
České Budějovice, Czech RepublicAges Up to 8 months - NCT07162285Enrolling by invitation
Bubble CPAP for Preterm Babies with Breathing Problems
This trial tests a special breathing support called bubble CPAP, given right after birth in the delivery room, to help preterm babies (born before 34 weeks) who are having trouble breathing. It aims to see if starting this treatment early can improve their breathing and health.
DhakaAges 5 minutes–30 minutes - NCT05726578Recruiting
Ultrasound checks of lung recruitment in preterm, ventilated babies
This trial studies how ultrasound of the heart and lungs can show which airspaces in the lungs are opening up (“lung recruitment”) in preterm babies who are having breathing trouble and need an advanced breathing machine. It may help clinicians better monitor lung recovery and adjust care.
AlexandriaAges 1 hour–3 days - NCT07030270Recruiting
Giving surfactant to preterm babies through a mask or thin tube
This trial compares two ways of giving surfactant (a liquid that helps babies' lungs open) to premature babies who need extra oxygen. One way uses a laryngeal mask airway and the other uses a thin catheter. Both are less invasive than a breathing tube, which may help babies recover faster.
Dallas, TexasAges birth–3 days - NCT06940856Recruiting
Chloride imbalance in preterm babies
This study looks at chloride levels in preterm babies admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) within their first day of life. It aims to understand chloride imbalance and how it might affect their health.
Istanbul, TurkeyAges 1 hour–1 month - NCT04114435Recruiting
Heart and lung testing in extremely premature babies
This study looks at how the hearts and lungs work in babies born very early (before 29 weeks). It may help researchers understand why some babies develop breathing and heart circulation problems and how to measure their recovery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 1 week–5 years - 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 - NCT05231200Recruiting
Improving care for late preterm babies in NICUs
This trial uses a “quality improvement” program to improve how late preterm babies are cared for in participating hospitals’ newborn units. It may help families indirectly by improving team practices and coordination in the NICU.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 7 months–8 months - NCT06765863Recruiting
Human milk fortification study for very low birth weight or preterm babies
This study tests whether adding extra nutrients (fortification) to human milk helps very low birth weight or preterm babies grow better in the NICU.
Ballary, KarnatakaAges Up to 2 days - NCT06622902Recruiting
How flow changes affect CO2 in preemies on high-flow breathing support
This study watches how changing the flow of air through a breathing device (high-flow nasal cannula) affects carbon dioxide levels in preemies. It helps doctors learn the safest way to adjust breathing support for fragile infants.
HaifaAges Any age - NCT06589245RecruitingPhase 1
Ciclesonide study for breathing support in preterm infants
This study tests an inhaled anti-inflammatory drug called ciclesonide for premature babies who need a breathing tube. It aims to see if the drug can help their lungs heal and reduce the need for steroids.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 1 week–1 month - NCT06063122Recruiting
Device to help preterm babies tell speech sounds apart
This study tests a new device that plays special sounds to help preterm babies learn to tell different speech sounds apart. It is for babies born between 32 and 35 weeks of pregnancy to see if the device can improve their hearing and brain development.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 7 months–8 months - NCT06446453Recruiting
Lung Ultrasound-Guided Surfactant For Preterm Infants
This study tests whether giving surfactant medication guided by a lung ultrasound, instead of by X-ray, helps preterm babies with breathing problems get better without needing a breathing tube. Babies in the study receive surfactant through a thin tube while still on non-invasive breathing support.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges birth–2 hours - NCT06373289Recruiting
Blood pressure in lung arteries and oxygen levels in preemies
This study tests whether changing oxygen targets in preterm infants with high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) helps their heart and lungs work better. It may help doctors find the best oxygen levels for these babies.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1 month–5 months - NCT06100614Recruiting
Using a blood test to reduce antibiotics in preterm newborns
This study checks if a blood test (presepsin) can help doctors safely stop antibiotics earlier in preterm babies at moderate risk of infection. The goal is to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges Any age - NCT05925075Enrolling by invitation
Lung ultrasound check for breathing problems in very premature babies
This trial tests whether doing a bedside lung ultrasound can help doctors assess and manage breathing problems in very premature infants. It may help guide care decisions for infants who are struggling to breathe, especially those needing breathing support.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges birth+ - NCT05777512Recruiting
Comparing feeding tube placement to improve breathing in preterm infants
This study tests whether placing a feeding tube past the stomach (postpyloric) can help very premature babies with ongoing lung problems breathe better. Infants born before 32 weeks who still need breathing support may join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–1 year - 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 - NCT05670951RecruitingPhase 3
Drug ELGN-2112 for gut absorption problems in preterm babies
This Phase 3 trial tests whether ELGN-2112 helps preterm babies absorb food from the intestines. It aims to improve intestinal malabsorption and check safety.
NetanyaAges 1 day–5 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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