PRETERM BIRTH

This study tested whether giving pregnant women a balanced energy and protein supplement (BEP) can improve birth weight and reduce complications like low birth weight and preterm birth. Over 3,300 women in Bangladesh were randomly assigned to receive either BEP or standard prenat…

This study looks at whether giving vaginal progesterone to women who have had preterm labor can help them stay pregnant longer and improve their baby's health. Sixty pregnant women between 24 and 34 weeks will first receive standard care to stop labor, then half will get daily pr…

This study tested whether giving caffeine early to preterm babies (born before 32 weeks) can prevent acute kidney injury. 236 newborns received either caffeine or standard supportive care within 24 hours of birth. Researchers tracked kidney injury, hospital stay length, and survi…

This study tested whether a mobile app called PretermConnect could help women who had a preterm baby reduce the risk of having another preterm birth. The app provides health education and tracks things like pregnancy spacing and mental health. 221 women with a preterm baby in the…

This study looked at 60 premature newborns (born between 28-37 weeks) in the neonatal intensive care unit who had breathing problems or were on a ventilator. Researchers compared different chest physiotherapy methods and positions to see which worked best for clearing the lungs. …

This study looked at whether giving women hospitalized for preterm labor a booklet about prematurity, along with a talk from a pediatrician, lowers their anxiety compared to just the talk alone. 65 women participated, and their anxiety was measured before and after the informatio…

This completed study tested whether giving families of children with long-term illnesses (like cancer, heart disease, or premature birth) a tablet computer with a special app helps them manage care at home. Researchers measured satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and how well famil…

This study examined 33 preterm babies born before 30 weeks to mothers with preeclampsia. Researchers measured certain proteins in the mother's blood, umbilical cord blood, and amniotic fluid to see if they were linked to a lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). T…

This study tested a new device called Neola® that monitors the lungs of newborn babies. Ten preterm and term infants were enrolled to see if the device is safe and works well. The main goal was to check for any skin reactions or other side effects.

This study tested a package of care to help low birthweight or preterm babies in India, Malawi, and Tanzania feed better and grow. The care included support for mothers to breastfeed, kangaroo mother care (skin-to-skin contact), and hygiene practices, both in the hospital and at …

This study looked at whether giving financial help to mothers of very low birth weight babies can increase the amount of breast milk these babies receive. Black mothers are more likely to have very small babies but less likely to provide their own milk, partly due to costs. The s…

This study tested whether the way doctors clamp the umbilical cord affects stem cell levels in preterm infants. 49 babies born between 28 and 36 weeks were randomly assigned to immediate clamping, delayed clamping, or cord milking. Researchers measured stem cell counts in blood s…

This study tested whether recording the electrical activity of the uterus (called an electrohysterogram, or EHG) can help predict preterm birth in pregnant women already showing signs of early labor. Researchers monitored 100 women hospitalized for threatened premature delivery. …

This study tested a program called Care Coordination after Preterm Birth (CCAPB) to see if it helps mothers who had a preterm baby. The program provides extra support with healthcare access and well-being for six months. Researchers measured how acceptable the program was and its…