PRETERM

This study tests a medical device called PIMUN to see if it can reduce the time preterm babies spend with low oxygen levels. About 20 infants born before 34 weeks who have apnea of prematurity will be randomly assigned to use the device for 48 hours or receive usual care. Researc…

This study tests two online parenting programs for parents of children born very preterm (before 32 weeks). The goal is to see if these programs improve parenting skills, reduce child behavior problems, and lower parent stress. Ninety families will be randomly assigned to one of …

This study tests whether a special breathing machine called high-frequency oscillation ventilation (HFOV) works better than standard mechanical ventilation for very premature babies (born at 24 to 31 weeks) who have acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether early physiotherapy, taught to parents, can improve movement and development in babies at risk for problems like cerebral palsy. Fifty infants from the NICU will be randomly assigned to get either the special program or standard care. Researchers will mea…

This study compares two approaches to prevent preterm birth in women carrying twins who have a short cervix. One group gets a cervical stitch (cerclage) plus vaginal progesterone, while the other gets progesterone alone. Researchers will track which group has fewer births before …

This study tests a new early intervention program called SAFE for high-risk infants (3-12 months old) who may have developmental delays. The program focuses on activities to improve arm, hand, and fine motor skills through play and daily routines. Researchers will compare SAFE to…

This study tests whether playing a recording of a mother's voice during feeding helps preterm infants in the NICU. Researchers will measure oxygen levels, heart rate, breathing, and feeding skills in 50 infants. Half will hear their mother's voice; the other half will not. The go…

This study tests a structured program called SENSE, where parents provide daily multisensory activities like massage, rocking, and skin-to-skin care for their preterm babies in the NICU. The goal is to see if this consistent approach improves infant brain development, language sk…

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a brain injury that affects movement, but diagnosing it can take up to 2 years. This study follows 600 high-risk infants (premature, brain-injured, or with abnormal exams) across Irish hospitals. Researchers will use EEG sleep tests, protein markers, and co…

This study tests a new, lightweight ultrasound device called NeoDoppler that can be gently placed on a newborn's soft spot (fontanelle) to continuously measure blood flow in the brain. Researchers will enroll 180 preterm and full-term infants, including those with conditions like…

This UK study follows 90 families of very premature babies (born before 30 weeks) for one year after hospital discharge. It measures how caring for a baby with or without necrotising enterocolitis (NEC)—a serious bowel disease—affects the family's finances, emotions, and quality …

This study is testing a wireless device called the Bambi-Belt on 15 extremely preterm infants (born before 26 weeks). The belt monitors heart rate and breathing without wires or sticky electrodes. Researchers want to see if it is easy to use, gentle on the baby's skin, and liked …

This study tests whether giving extra arginine (a nutrient) to preterm and full-term infants after major bowel surgery or a serious gut infection (necrotising enterocolitis) can improve their immune function. Researchers will measure changes in gene activity related to infection-…

This study looks at whether giving a pacifier to preterm infants at set times before feeding helps them feed better compared to giving it at random times. Researchers will track feeding maturity, weight gain, and how long babies stay in the hospital. The goal is to find a simple …