Clinical trials
Preterm clinical trials
Below are recruiting preterm clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 285 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04939571Recruiting
Registry for babies with retinopathy of prematurity
This study is a European registry that collects medical information (stored electronically) about babies who have retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) severe enough to need treatment. It may help doctors understand outcomes and improve care by tracking real-world results.
SalzburgAges Any age - NCT06281093Recruiting
Radio waves and preemies' brain development
This trial checks if radiofrequency fields (like from phones or WiFi) affect the nervous system of preterm babies born between 26 and 34 weeks of pregnancy. It helps us understand if we need to protect these babies from such fields.
Amiens, PicardieAges 1 day–1 month - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06557551Recruiting
Surfactant for preterm babies born before 28 weeks
This trial tests giving surfactant through a thin tube into the windpipe right after birth for babies born before 28 weeks. It aims to help their lungs work better and reduce breathing problems.
Dublin, None SelectedAges Up to 30 minutes - NCT06642285Recruiting
Preventing nasal injuries in preterm babies on breathing support
This study tests if using special care steps can prevent nose sores in preterm babies who need breathing support through a mask or nasal prongs. It may help protect your baby's delicate nose from injury.
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh GovernorateAges 7 months–9 months - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT05030337Recruiting
Closed-loop oxygen control for very preterm babies on ventilators
This trial tests a computer-guided (“closed-loop”) oxygen control system for very preterm babies who need breathing support. It aims to keep oxygen levels safer and more consistent than standard care.
LondonAges Any age - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for preterm?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 285 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.