Clinical trials
Preterm clinical trials
Below are recruiting preterm clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 286 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06919757Recruiting
Early Lung Health in Very Premature Infants
This study compares the early lung development of very premature babies who had growth problems in the womb to those who did not. The goal is to understand how growth in the womb affects lung health after birth.
RomaAges Any age - 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 - NCT06955728RecruitingPhase 3
RSV vaccine in pregnancy to protect babies
This study tests an approved RSV vaccine given to pregnant women. The goal is to see if it safely protects their babies from severe RSV lung infections during the first months of life.
Kintampo, Bono EastAges 14–55 - NCT06957769Recruiting
How rising temperatures affect mothers and babies
This study looks at how higher temperatures during pregnancy might affect your health and your baby's health. By joining, you'll help researchers understand how climate change may impact pregnancy outcomes.
Matiari, SindhAges 18 years+ - NCT06966752Recruiting
Comparing two breathing supports for preterm babies with breathing problems
This study compares two types of breathing support (CPAP and NIPPV) for preterm babies with breathing problems. It aims to find which method works better for helping babies breathe easier.
Vilnius, Vilnius CountyAges birth–10 months - NCT06973174Recruiting
B. cereus infections in premature newborns
This study looks at a type of bacterial infection (Bacillus cereus) that can affect the blood or brain lining in premature babies. It helps doctors learn more about these infections so they can improve care.
Nice, Alpes MaritimesAges Up to 5 months - NCT07015203Recruiting
First trimester combined screening study
This study offers a combined screening test for pregnant women in their first trimester. It helps check for potential health issues early in pregnancy.
Most, CzechiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07025954Recruiting
Delivery at 36 vs. 37 weeks for placenta previa with accreta
This trial compares delivering at 36 weeks versus 37 weeks for pregnant women with a condition called placenta previa with accreta, where the placenta covers the cervix and grows too deeply into the womb. The goal is to find the best time for delivery to improve safety for both mother and baby.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT07060833Recruiting
Sound to check breathing pressure in premature babies on bubble CPAP
This study is testing whether the sound of the bubbles in a CPAP machine can tell doctors how much pressure is being delivered to a premature baby's lungs. If it works, this could help doctors make sure babies are getting the right amount of breathing support without extra procedures.
Montreal, QuebecAges 6 months–7 months - NCT07088302Recruiting
Lactase enzyme for feeding intolerance in preterm babies
This trial tests if giving lactase enzyme supplements helps preterm babies (born at or before 32 weeks) tolerate their feedings better. If your baby was born early and started feeding within the first few days of life, this study may be a good fit.
AlexandriaAges 3 days–1 month - NCT07098910Recruiting
Surfactant therapy for premature babies with breathing problems
This trial tests whether giving surfactant (a substance that helps lungs stay open) to premature babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) through a mask on the throat (supraglottic airway) is safe and effective. It may be an option for babies who need extra oxygen but are not on a breathing tube.
HanoiAges Up to 2 days - NCT07109856Recruiting
A new tool to predict infection in newborns
This study tests a simple non-invasive score that uses blood flow in muscles to predict if a newborn has or will develop high inflammation levels (C-reactive protein). It may help doctors start treatment earlier in babies with breathing problems.
Graz, StyriaAges birth–6 hours - NCT07119398RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two ways to start labor after water breaks early
This trial tests if adding a Foley bulb to oxytocin is better than oxytocin alone for inducing labor when your water has broken early (between 34 and 37 weeks). It aims to find the safest and most effective method to help you deliver.
Norfolk, VirginiaAges 18–50 - NCT07143201RecruitingPhase 2
Precision dosing of ibuprofen for PDA in premature babies
This study tests a personalized way to give ibuprofen to very premature babies with a heart condition called PDA. It aims to see if adjusting the dose can help close the heart opening more safely.
Hamilton, OntarioAges Up to 6 months - NCT07143825Recruiting
Survey on small vulnerable newborns
This study collects information about newborns who are small, early, or low weight to better understand their health and how to help them.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07146451Recruiting
6-year outcomes in children whose mothers took nifedipine vs. placebo during pregnancy
This study follows up on children whose mothers were part of the TOCOPREM trial, which tested nifedipine (a medication to prevent preterm birth) versus a placebo. Researchers want to see how these children are doing at age 6, focusing on their health and development.
Paris, FranceAges 6 years–6.5 years - 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 - 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 - NCT07190625RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Fentanyl spray versus injection for pain in preterm babies
This trial compares giving fentanyl as a nasal spray versus an injection to help preterm babies during painful procedures like placing a central line, inserting a breathing tube, or a spinal tap. The goal is to see which method works better and is safer.
CairoAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT07201805Recruiting
Early Physical Therapy for High-Risk Babies
This study tests if starting physical therapy early can improve motor skills in babies who had complications at birth. It may help infants born prematurely or with conditions like bleeding in the brain, low oxygen, or infections.
Kahramanmaraş, OnikişubetAges 2 months–5 months - NCT07202299Recruiting
Weaning preterm babies off high-frequency breathing machines
This trial tests two different ways to safely take preterm babies off a special breathing machine (HFOV). It aims to find which method works better for babies with breathing problems (respiratory distress syndrome).
Al MansurahAges Any age - NCT07216053Recruiting
Lung ultrasound to predict breathing problems in late preterm babies
This study uses lung ultrasound to see if it can predict which late preterm babies (born 34–36 weeks) might have trouble breathing after birth. The goal is to find these babies early so they can get the right care sooner.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 8 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for preterm?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 286 recruiting preterm 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 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 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.