INFANT, NEWBORN

This study tests whether giving a probiotic (Infloran®) to infants who received antibiotics in their first month of life can improve their immune response to routine vaccines. Antibiotics can reduce helpful gut bacteria, which may weaken vaccine protection. The trial will compare…

This study tests whether gentle touch from a father can improve sucking, comfort, and blood sugar levels in newborns at risk for hypoglycemia. About 98 babies will be randomly assigned to receive either routine care or 15-minute gentle touch sessions from their father every hour …

This study follows thousands of very low birth-weight and premature infants to track their development over time. Researchers collect data on pregnancy, birth, and early childhood outcomes to identify factors that influence brain and body development. No treatments are tested—thi…

This study looks at whether using a video laryngoscope (a tool with a camera) helps doctors place a breathing tube in newborns more safely than the standard direct laryngoscope. About 840 babies across multiple hospitals will be included. The goal is to see if video laryngoscopy …

This study is a large registry that collects information on very low birth weight infants (weighing 401-1000 grams or born before 29 weeks) at multiple hospitals. Researchers track the babies' health, treatments, and outcomes to find patterns and improve future care. No experimen…

This study compares two training and support strategies to help hospital staff use a breathing device called a supraglottic airway (SA) during newborn resuscitation. Over 36,000 newborns and their care teams across many hospitals will take part. The goal is to see which approach …

This study is testing whether giving low-income families a monthly cash gift plus support from a community health worker can improve child health, reduce poverty, and help families use services like doctor visits and food assistance. Researchers will follow 2,400 families in San …

This study tests if giving C-section babies bacteria from their mother can help restore their gut health to be more like babies born vaginally. About 100 healthy infants will receive a daily oral bacterial product for one or four weeks. Researchers will compare their gut bacteria…

This study follows 60 women with cystic fibrosis (CF) who are planning a pregnancy, pregnant, or new parents, along with their babies. Researchers will track lung function, nutrition, mental health, and pregnancy outcomes, as well as infant health issues like liver function and l…