Clinical trials
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal) clinical trials
Below are recruiting respiratory distress syndrome (neonatal) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 39 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07030270Recruiting
Comparing surfactant delivery methods for preterm infants
This trial compares two ways to give surfactant (a substance that helps preterm babies' lungs work better) to preterm infants who need breathing support. It studies whether a small tube placed through the throat or a thin catheter works better for delivering the medication.
Dallas, TexasAges birth–3 days - NCT05002478Recruiting
Prone positioning for very sick babies with lung distress
This trial tests whether turning very sick, ventilated infants onto their stomach (prone positioning) can improve breathing when they have severe lung distress from likely pneumonia or bronchiolitis. It may help your baby get better oxygen levels and recover faster, while doctors closely monitor safety.
ViennaAges Up to 1 year - NCT06421506Recruiting
Giving surfactant through a thin tube in late preterm babies
This trial tests a less invasive way to give surfactant (a lung treatment) to babies born a few weeks early who need breathing help. It aims to see if this method works as well as standard care.
LondonAges 8 months–9 months - 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 - NCT03736707Recruiting
Testing two breathing machines in very preterm babies
This study compares two ways of helping very preterm infants breathe: a special high-frequency ventilation method versus the standard mechanical ventilator. It aims to see which method works better for preterm babies with breathing failure soon after birth.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 1 minute–1 hour - NCT04777760Recruiting
Surfactant treatment for newborn breathing distress
This trial looks at giving a “surfactant” medicine (a substance that helps keep baby lungs open) to newborns who have serious breathing problems soon after birth. It may help babies with neonatal respiratory distress or acute breathing distress, especially if they’re treated in the early time window.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 1 minute–1 day - NCT05960929RecruitingPhase 3
Breathing support for premature babies with lung distress
This Phase 3 trial tests whether InfasurfAero™ (a type of surfactant given as aerosol) works better than a sham treatment in preterm babies with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). It aims to improve breathing in the first hours of life for babies who need CPAP.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 7 months–8 months - NCT06188195Recruiting
Preventing newborn breathing problems with steroids
This study tests a plan to prevent a severe newborn breathing problem called NARDS. If your baby's risk is very high, you may be offered a steroid treatment that could help their lungs work better at birth.
ChongqingAges Any age - NCT06554522RecruitingPhase 4
Testing CPAP for Premature Babies with Breathing Problems
This trial tests a breathing support method called CPAP for premature babies with breathing problems in Africa. It may help your baby get better oxygen and avoid more invasive treatments.
BanguiAges 1 hour–1 day - NCT06758492Recruiting
Video vs direct laryngoscopy for surfactant in newborns
This study compares two ways of placing a thin tube into a newborn's windpipe to give surfactant—a medicine that helps their lungs work better. It will help doctors understand which method is safer and easier for babies needing this treatment.
RijekaAges birth–4 weeks - NCT06946914RecruitingPhase 4
Misoprostol before planned c-section
This trial tests if giving misoprostol before a planned c-section can help reduce bleeding. It might make the surgery safer for women who meet certain criteria.
Kafr Ash Shaykh, EgyptAges 20–35 - NCT06975189RecruitingPhase 2
Reducing radiation in preterm baby lung scans
This trial tests whether using ultrasound instead of X-rays for lung imaging can safely reduce radiation exposure in very premature babies. If your baby needs lung imaging, they may be able to join.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges Up to 1 day - 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 - NCT07154134Recruiting
Blood markers in preterm babies with breathing problems
This study looks at two substances in the blood (endocan and copeptin) to see if they can help doctors understand breathing problems in premature babies. It may lead to better ways to care for these infants.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 6 months–8 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07261787RecruitingPhase 4
Surfactant given in 1 vs. 5 minutes for very preterm babies
This trial compares giving a breathing treatment (surfactant) over 1 minute versus 5 minutes to help very premature babies born before 28 weeks. The goal is to see which timing helps the baby's breathing and heart rate stabilize better.
GrazAges birth–3 days - NCT07344714Recruiting
Predicting breathing help needs for newborns in NICUs
This study looks at newborns in a lower-level NICU to see which ones will need extra breathing support. The goal is to better predict which babies can be kept at their current hospital instead of being moved.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 7 months–9 months - NCT06446453Recruiting
Lung Ultrasound-Guided Surfactant For Preterm Infants
This study tests whether giving surfactant medication guided by a lung ultrasound, instead of by X-ray, helps preterm babies with breathing problems get better without needing a breathing tube. Babies in the study receive surfactant through a thin tube while still on non-invasive breathing support.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges birth–2 hours - NCT07350018RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing Two Surfactants for Premature Babies With Breathing Problems
This trial compares two types of surfactant (Calfactant and Poractant Alfa) given through a less invasive method to very premature babies with breathing problems. It aims to see if one works better at helping them breathe without needing a breathing tube.
BursaAges birth–6 hours - 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 - NCT07426016Recruiting
Comparing two ways to give surfactant to premature babies
This study compares two methods—video laryngoscopy and direct laryngoscopy—to give surfactant (a medicine that helps babies' lungs work better) to very premature infants. It aims to find which method is safer and easier for babies born at 28 weeks or earlier who need surfactant within the first 36 hours after birth.
Dallas, TexasAges birth–3 days
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for respiratory distress syndrome (neonatal)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 39 recruiting respiratory distress syndrome (neonatal) 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 respiratory distress syndrome (neonatal) 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 respiratory distress syndrome (neonatal) 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.
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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.