PRETERM BIRTH

This international study is testing two different approaches to help very premature babies breathe in their first minutes of life. Doctors are comparing a standard, steady pressure method with a new approach that starts with higher pressure and adjusts it. The goal is to see whic…

This study aims to create and test community-based support programs to help mothers of low birth weight or premature babies continue practicing Kangaroo Care (skin-to-skin contact) at home after leaving the hospital. Researchers are working with 190 mothers, healthcare workers, a…

This study aims to find the best method to control blood sugar in pregnant women with diabetes who need steroid shots to help their baby's lungs develop early due to risk of preterm birth. Researchers are comparing three different insulin management strategies over 5 days to see …

This study is testing a new therapy for very preterm babies who show stiff or cramped movements. The therapy involves gently guiding the baby's limbs through smoother, more natural movements, with parents learning to continue the therapy at home. Researchers want to see if this e…

This study is testing whether a free, long-term home visiting program from nurses helps low-income, first-time mothers have healthier pregnancies and safer children. It enrolled 6,000 eligible pregnant women in South Carolina, with two-thirds receiving the nurse visits and one-th…

This study is testing whether giving pregnant women in Bangladesh a special protein and energy supplement can help babies be born at healthier weights and prevent complications. Researchers are comparing different approaches: giving the supplement to all women versus only to thos…

This study aimed to see if a simple, low-cost method could prevent dangerously low body temperature in premature babies. It planned to test whether combining skin-to-skin 'kangaroo mother care' with placing the baby in a plastic bag was better than skin-to-skin care alone. The tr…

This study is testing two ways to help undernourished pregnant women in Sierra Leone have healthier pregnancies and babies. It is giving some women a special nutritional food with added brain-healthy fats and nutrients, while others get a standard food, to see if it helps prevent…

This study aims to understand why preterm births and stillbirths happen in Zambia. Researchers will follow 9,000 pregnant women and their babies for a year after birth, collecting health information and biological samples. The goal is to discover the underlying causes to help dev…

This study aims to understand why twin pregnancies often end in early birth. Researchers will collect vaginal swabs and other measurements from 120 women with twin pregnancies to see if the types of bacteria present are linked to delivering too early. The goal is to gather knowle…