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
- NCT03966170RecruitingPhase 3
CitiColine to help protect the brain in preterm babies
This Phase 3 study tests whether citicoline can act as a protective treatment for the brain in babies born early and needing breathing support. It may help reduce risks tied to prematurity and breathing complications by supporting the brain’s health.
TantaAges Up to 1 month - NCT02744365Recruiting
Pregnancy complications biobank for future research
This study collects pregnancy-related samples and health information to help researchers learn more about conditions like preeclampsia and prematurity. Your participation may help future studies, but it usually involves whether you can safely consent and whether the pregnancy is continuing at the time of recruitment.
QuébecAges 18 years+ - NCT01829204Recruiting
Health study registry for vaginal conditions
This study is building a database (a secure record) to learn about vaginal/vulva conditions in women. You may be invited if you’re coming in for a routine women’s health visit or you’re being seen for a vaginal concern, and you can share information safely.
Midland, TexasAges 21–75 - NCT07622563Recruiting
Automatic oxygen control for premature babies on breathing support
This trial tests a device that automatically adjusts oxygen levels for premature babies who need help breathing through tubes or masks in their nose. The goal is to keep oxygen levels in a safer, more stable range without needing staff to manually adjust it constantly.
LondonAges 5 months–8 months - NCT00951366Recruiting
Preterm lung patient registry for former preterm infants
This registry collects health information from people who were born preterm. It helps doctors better understand lung problems that can occur after preterm birth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07792083Recruiting
Amniotic fluid study for short cervix or early water break
This study looks at the fluid around the baby (amniotic fluid) in women with a short cervix or with early breaking of the water (premature rupture of membranes). The goal is to better understand these conditions and possibly improve care.
Roma, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT07669207RecruitingPhase 4
Extended azithromycin for early water breaking
This study tests whether giving the antibiotic azithromycin for a longer period can help prevent infections in pregnant people whose water breaks early (between 22 and 28 weeks). If you are staying in the hospital for monitoring, this treatment aims to keep you and your baby healthier for as long as possible before delivery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - 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 - NCT07559071Recruiting
Emotional Freedom and Music Therapy for High-Risk Pregnancy
This study tests whether emotional freedom technique (a tapping-based stress-relief method) and music therapy can help reduce anxiety in pregnant women diagnosed with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)—a condition where the amniotic sac breaks early. The goal is to see if these therapies improve emotional well-being during a stressful pregnancy situation.
Konya, KonyaAges 18 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+ - 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 - NCT07821190Recruiting
Blood marker for late infection in preterm babies
This study tests a new blood marker (called MDW) to help doctors quickly spot late-onset sepsis in preterm babies. If it works, it could lead to faster treatment for infections in premature infants.
TantaAges 3 days–4 weeks - NCT07844876Recruiting
Improving pregnancy problem prediction for African mothers
This study looks at improving how doctors predict pregnancy problems in African women. It will follow first-time mothers early in pregnancy to find better ways to keep you and your baby safe.
KampalaAges 18 years+ - NCT07669935Recruiting
Study to help prevent stillbirth with new risk screening
This study is testing a new way to find out early in pregnancy if you might be at risk for stillbirth. If you join, researchers will follow you through delivery to see if the screening tool helps improve outcomes.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18–99 - NCT07702318Enrolling by invitation
Early childhood outcomes in former very low birth weight babies
This study follows children who were part of the ReDiMOM trial to check their development and growth at 2 years old. It helps doctors understand how early care affects long-term health.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 3 years - NCT07702357Enrolling by invitation
Preschool outcomes study for ReDiMOM children
This study follows up on children who were part of the ReDiMOM study to see how they are doing in preschool. It helps researchers understand the long-term effects of the earlier study.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 2–6 - NCT07656467Enrolling by invitation
Masseter muscle thickness and feeding in preterm infants
This study uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of a jaw muscle that helps with sucking, to see if it relates to how well preterm babies learn to bottle-feed.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 6 months–7 months - NCT07514481Recruiting
Lung ultrasound comparison of two surfactant delivery methods in preterm babies
This study compares two ways of giving surfactant (a lung-coating medicine) to newborns with breathing trouble: LISA (a gentler, less invasive method) versus traditional breathing tube delivery. Researchers will use ultrasound to see how the medicine spreads in each baby's lungs to find the best approach.
DohaAges 6 months–10 months - NCT07437391Recruiting
L-carnitine for preterm babies with breathing problems
This trial tests whether giving L-carnitine, a nutrient that helps cells make energy, to premature newborns with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) can improve their health. It may help their bodies cope better in the NICU.
Muzaffargarh, Punjab ProvinceAges 1 hour–1 day
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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.