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New combo therapy aims to cut transfusions and boost brain health in premature infants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving preterm babies (born before 32 weeks) a drug called darbepoetin plus a slow-release intravenous iron can reduce the need for blood transfusions, keep their iron levels healthy, and improve their brain development. About 120 infants will be enrolled…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Free groceries delivered to pregnant moms may reduce preterm births
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether delivering medically tailored groceries to the homes of pregnant women on Medicaid can reduce food insecurity and improve birth outcomes like preterm birth and low birth weight. About 360 pregnant women in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, will receive home-delivere…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Could a simple antibiotic combo save more newborns?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding azithromycin to the standard antibiotic ampicillin can reduce serious health problems in newborns when a mother's water breaks early (between 34 and 37 weeks). About 311 women with a single pregnancy will receive either ampicillin alone or ampicill…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Milk volume showdown: which amount helps tiny preemies thrive?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving very preterm babies (born 27-31 weeks) a higher or lower volume of human milk helps them grow healthier. About 486 infants will be tracked to see how their body composition and gut health respond. The goal is to find the best feeding plan for th…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Lullabies may boost brain power in preterm infants, new study suggests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether playing music, with or without a parent's voice, can lower stress and help brain development in very premature babies. About 243 infants born between 24 and 30 weeks will be randomly assigned to hear music, music plus parent voice, or standard care. Re…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Breath of fresh air: study tests best flow for tiny lungs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for preterm infants who need breathing help. It tests whether a low or high air flow rate changes carbon dioxide levels in their blood. 45 babies will be monitored for three hours at each flow setting. The goal is to find the safest and most effective flow rate for …
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rambam Health Care Campus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Fatty acid clues: could Mom's placenta hold key to preemie eye disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some premature babies develop retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), an eye condition that can affect vision. Researchers think fatty acids from the mother may play a role. They will collect blood, placenta, and cord samples from 135 mothers and their preterm o…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a mother's stress change her milk and baby's brain? new study investigates.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a mother's stress might influence the makeup of her breastmilk and how that affects feeding and brain development in preterm infants. Researchers will follow 120 premature babies and their mothers from the NICU through 4 months after the due date. They wil…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:25 UTC