Clinical trials
Preterm clinical trials
Below are recruiting preterm clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 290 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT04541095Recruiting
Milk formula for very preterm babies: more vs less beta-palmitate
This study tests an infant milk formula that has a higher or lower amount of beta-palmitate in babies born very early. The goal is to see if the formula supports healthy growth in preterm infants who are stable and can feed through the stomach.
AnconaAges 6 months–7 months - NCT04270734Recruiting
Brain-wave study of hearing timing from babyhood to adulthood
This study looks at brain activity (brain waves) when babies hear sounds with timing, and how that changes with age. It may help researchers understand early brain development in hearing and processing sounds.
AmiensAges birth–1 day - NCT06720363Recruiting
Predicting baby's health during labor
This study uses information from a monitor that tracks your baby's heart rate during labor to see if we can better predict their well-being at birth. The goal is to improve care and ensure both you and your baby are safe.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18–45 - NCT06781476Recruiting
Urine markers in very premature babies
This study will collect urine from very premature or very low birth weight babies to look for patterns in natural chemicals (biomarkers). The goal is to find early clues about their health that could lead to better care.
Bologna, BolognaAges Any age - 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 - 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+ - NCT04026776RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study hormones and salt sensitivity in adults born preterm
This early-phase study looks at natural body chemicals (uric acid and klotho) and how sensitive your blood pressure may be to salt. It may help researchers understand long-term health risks in people born very early.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 22–33 - NCT07524517Recruiting
Face Mask Shapes for Newborn Breathing Support
This study compares two different face mask shapes used to help newborns breathe before a breathing tube is placed. Researchers want to see which mask shape works better and is easier for doctors to use.
Dublin, LeinsterAges 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 - NCT05617833RecruitingPhase 1
Test EPO and melatonin for brain bleeding in very preterm babies
This Phase 1 trial studies whether giving erythropoietin (EPO) and melatonin is safe in very preterm infants who have bleeding in the brain (intraventricular hemorrhage) or significant nearby brain injury. It aims to see if these medicines can be given safely during the early days after birth.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges 12 hours–2 months - NCT05709392Recruiting
Delayed cord clamping and early skin-to-skin for early babies
This trial studies whether waiting longer before clamping the umbilical cord and starting early skin-to-skin contact can be done safely for babies born between 30 and 35 weeks by vaginal birth. It may help support breathing, circulation, and overall early newborn care.
LinköpingAges 7 months–8 months - NCT06673160Recruiting
Increasing breast milk production for mothers of premature babies
This study tests whether a special pumping schedule helps mothers of very premature babies (born before 32 weeks) produce more breast milk. It is designed for babies born weighing less than 1500 grams and who are cared for at our hospital.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT05734768Recruiting
Study of anxiety and depression in parents after preterm birth
This study compares how parents feel (anxiety and depression symptoms) after having a baby born preterm versus a full-term baby. It also looks at early “building blocks” of thinking and social development in the child.
ReimsAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06864455Recruiting
Relaxation help for mothers breastfeeding preterm babies
This trial tests whether a relaxation program helps mothers of preterm babies feel calmer and support their breastfeeding. If you join, you'll learn simple relaxation techniques that may help you and your baby during this time.
Serdang, SelangorAges 18–49 - NCT06968364Recruiting
Testing a device to predict preterm birth risk
This trial tests a new medical device to see if it can help predict preterm birth in pregnant women who are having early contractions. It may help doctors decide which patients need treatment to prevent early delivery.
A CoruñaAges 18 years+ - NCT06638801Recruiting
Brain training to boost learning and development
This trial tests a brain training program to help babies born at UAB learn and develop better, focusing on those born after 35 weeks who are going home soon.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1 day–1 week - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT02989025RecruitingPhase 2
Progesterone for some preterm preeclampsia pregnancies
This trial tests whether taking progesterone can improve outcomes for people with preeclampsia that is being managed without immediate delivery. It’s meant for pregnancies in a specific gestational age window and when both mother and baby are stable enough for “expectant management.”
Jackson, MississippiAges 18–45 - 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 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for preterm?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 290 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.