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New combo therapy aims to cut transfusions and boost brain health in preemies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving premature babies (born before 32 weeks) a drug called darbepoetin plus a slow-release intravenous iron can reduce the need for blood transfusions, keep iron levels healthy, and improve brain development. About 120 infants will be enrolled and compa…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:12 UTC
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Free groceries for Moms-to-Be: a recipe for healthier babies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether delivering medically tailored groceries to pregnant women on Medicaid can reduce food insecurity and lead to healthier babies. About 360 participants will receive home-delivered groceries, with some also getting extra nutrition education. Researchers w…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Could a simple antibiotic cocktail save more babies born after early water break?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding azithromycin to the usual antibiotic (ampicillin) can reduce serious health problems in newborns when a pregnant person's water breaks early (between 34 and 37 weeks). About 311 participants will receive either ampicillin alone or ampicillin plus a…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Can Mom's stress change her milk? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores how a mother's stress may change the makeup of her breastmilk and how that affects preterm babies' brain development and feeding. Researchers will follow 120 preterm infants and their mothers from the NICU to 4 months after birth. The goal is to understand the…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:27 UTC
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Can more milk boost growth in tiny preemies? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving very preterm babies (born 27-31 weeks) a higher volume of human milk helps them grow better and have healthier guts. About 486 babies will be randomly assigned to receive either 180 or 200 mL of milk per kilogram of body weight each day. Researc…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Lullabies for tiny brains: study tests music therapy on preterm infants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether playing music or music with a parent's voice can lower stress and improve brain development in very preterm babies (born between 24 and 30 weeks). About 243 infants from two hospitals will be randomly assigned to hear music, music with parent voice, or…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Breathing support tweak could help tiny lungs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 45 premature babies who need breathing support. Researchers will change the airflow rate of a non-invasive breathing device and measure how it affects carbon dioxide levels. The goal is to learn which airflow setting works best for these tiny patients.
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rambam Health Care Campus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Could Mom's fatty acids predict eye problems in preemies?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some premature babies develop an eye condition called retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Researchers think fatty acids from the mother may play a role. They will measure certain receptors in the placenta and compare them between mothers of premature and ful…
Matched conditions: PREMATURITY
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC