INFANT, NEWBORN

This study tests whether bacteria from the mother can restore the natural gut health of babies born by C-section better than standard probiotics. About 100 healthy infants will receive a daily oral bacterial product for one or four weeks. Researchers will compare their gut bacter…

This study is testing whether providing new families with extra money and a community health worker helps them use important health and social services and supports their child's healthy development. It involves 2,400 families in San Mateo County who have a newborn and are enroll…

This study looks at whether gentle touch from fathers can help newborns at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) during their first six hours of life. About 98 babies will be split into two groups: one where fathers give 15 minutes of gentle touch every hour, and one with stand…

This study follows 60 women with cystic fibrosis (CF) who are planning a pregnancy, are pregnant, or have recently given birth. Researchers will track their lung function, nutrition, and mental health, as well as the health of their babies. The goal is to learn what extra care or…

This study compares two strategies to help hospital staff use a supraglottic airway (a tube placed above the voice box) early during newborn resuscitation. Over 36,000 newborns and their healthcare providers will take part across many hospitals. The goal is to see which strategy …

This study looks at two methods doctors use to place a breathing tube in newborns who need help breathing. The standard method uses a direct view, while the newer method uses a camera on a screen. Researchers want to see if the video method leads to more successful first attempts…

This study is a large registry that collects information on very low birth weight infants born at participating hospitals. Researchers gather data on mothers and babies, as well as treatments and outcomes, to find patterns that can improve care. No experimental treatments are giv…