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
- NCT07254000RecruitingPhase 2
Anakinra dosing study for preterm infants
This trial tests different doses and ways of giving a medicine called anakinra to preterm babies. It aims to find the safest and most effective dose to help reduce inflammation.
Clayton, VictoriaAges 6 months–7 months - NCT07251790Recruiting
Better breathing support for very preterm babies
This trial tests different ways to help very preterm babies when they are first taken off a breathing machine and switched to CPAP. It aims to find the safest and most effective breathing support to help them breathe on their own.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges birth+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06884761Recruiting
Activity and preterm birth with short cervix
This study looks at whether staying active during pregnancy can help women with a short cervix (less than 25 mm) lower the risk of delivering early. If you have a short cervix but are otherwise healthy, the study will track your daily activities to see how they relate to your delivery timing.
HolonAges Any age - 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 - 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 - NCT07176117Enrolling by invitation
Surfactant via airway device for breathing trouble in newborns
This trial tests if giving surfactant (a natural substance that helps lungs stay open) through a special airway device can help late preterm and early term infants with breathing problems. The goal is to see if this approach works better than current methods without needing a breathing tube.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 8 months–9 months - NCT06462638Recruiting
Contact and relationship in the NICU for preterm babies
This study looks at how contact and relationship-building between parents and their babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can help. It is for babies born a bit early (33–36 weeks) who are now stable, and for their parents under 50.
MessinaAges 18–50 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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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.