Fetal growth restriction
MONDO:0005030A fetus that does not grow beyond the 10th percentile of conventionally accepted weight for gestational age.
Also known as: IUGR, fetal Growth retardation, fetal SGA, fetal growth retardation, fetal small for gestational Age, fetus small for gestational Age, foetal Growth retardation, foetal SGA
90 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Weekly shot may help short kids grow – new study underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new growth hormone medicine called somapacitan, given once a week, in 47 children who are very short due to being born small for gestational age, or having Turner syndrome, Noonan syndrome, or idiopathic short stature. The main goal is to see if it is safe and …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly shot may replace daily needles for short stature kids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new once-weekly growth hormone medicine (somapacitan) against a daily one (Norditropin) in 62 children born small who remain short. The goal is to see if the weekly shot works as well and is safe. Children receive injections either once a week or once a day for…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly shot could replace daily needles for kids with growth disorders
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if a new growth hormone medicine (somapacitan) given once a week works as well as the standard daily growth hormone (Norditropin) for children who are very short due to being born small, or having Turner syndrome, Noonan syndrome, or unknown causes. About 412 chi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Could a sleep hormone help unborn babies grow?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether giving melatonin to pregnant women with a severe form of fetal growth restriction can help their babies. The trial will involve 240 women who will take either melatonin or a placebo nightly. Researchers will track baby growth, pregnancy length, and newbor…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Donor milk vs formula: which boosts breastfeeding in At-Risk newborns?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving pasteurized donor milk instead of formula to newborns who need extra feeding helps mothers breastfeed longer. It includes babies born small, late preterm, or to mothers with diabetes. About 112 infants will be randomly assigned to receive donor …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Doctors test AI's baby weight guesses – will they trust the machine?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how doctors trust artificial intelligence (AI) when it estimates a baby's weight during pregnancy. Over 300 clinicians will review ultrasound cases and choose between AI-based or traditional weight estimates. Some doctors will also see how reliable the AI is. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to better classify small newborns for tailored nutrition
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at 290 full-term babies who were small at birth due to intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Researchers will measure their body fat and muscle using a special machine, and track their growth and feeding for three months. The goal is to find different types of …
Sponsor: Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Study aims to predict which preterm babies with growth problems face the highest health risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study looks at preterm babies born with early fetal growth restriction (poor growth in the womb) to understand how factors like mother's health and blood flow changes in the womb affect the baby's health after birth. Researchers will compare 200 such babies to …
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study maps normal heart function in newborns
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes heart function in 216 newborns born at 35 weeks or later. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure how the heart relaxes and fills with blood, creating normal reference values. They will also check if factors like mother's health or birth conditions affect h…
Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock secrets of infertility and pregnancy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is creating a biobank—a collection of blood samples and health data—to help researchers better understand gynecological disorders, infertility in men and women, and pregnancy-related conditions. Up to 3,000 participants will provide samples at San Raffaele Hospital in …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Placenta MRI study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if a special MRI technique could measure blood flow in the placenta during pregnancy. The goal was to compare placentas in pregnancies where the baby is growing poorly (IUGR) with healthy pregnancies. However, the study was withdrawn before any part…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Does sticking to growth hormone treatment help kids grow taller? study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at children and teenagers with growth hormone deficiency or who were born small for their age. It tracks how closely they follow their prescribed Norditropin® treatment and whether that affects their final height. The study is observational, meaning no new treatm…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC