PRETERM BIRTH

This study looks at the best way to control blood sugar in pregnant women with diabetes who need steroid shots to help their baby's lungs develop before a possible early birth. Steroids can raise blood sugar, which may be harmful. The trial compares three insulin strategies to fi…

This study tests a therapy for very preterm babies (born before 32 weeks) who show abnormal movements. The therapy gently guides their movements to mimic normal patterns, aiming to improve motor skills and reduce risks like cerebral palsy. 80 babies will be split into two groups:…

This study compares two methods of giving breathing support (PEEP) to very premature babies right after birth. About 900 babies born between 23 and 28 weeks will be randomly assigned to receive either a steady PEEP level or a high-then-low approach. The goal is to see which metho…

This study in Bangladesh looks at whether giving pregnant women a special food supplement (called BEP) can help their babies be born at a healthier weight and reduce problems like low birth weight or being too small. About 3,390 women will either get the supplement or a standard …

This study tests whether a special food supplement with added omega-3s and choline can help undernourished pregnant women in Sierra Leone carry their babies longer and improve their babies' brain development. It also tests a new talk therapy program to reduce depression during an…

This study tests whether screening pregnant women for malaria during the first trimester using a highly sensitive rapid test, followed by treatment if positive, can reduce serious pregnancy problems like low birth weight, preterm birth, stillbirth, or newborn death. Over 2,000 HI…

This study looks at whether regular home visits from a nurse can improve the health of first-time, low-income mothers and their babies. About 6,000 women in South Carolina will either receive the nurse visits or standard care. Researchers will track outcomes like preterm birth, c…

This study aimed to see if combining kangaroo mother care (continuous skin-to-skin contact) with a plastic bag could prevent dangerous low body temperature in preterm infants born between 32 and 36 weeks. The trial was withdrawn before any babies were enrolled, so no results are …

This study follows 9,000 pregnant women in Zambia from early pregnancy through one year after birth. Researchers collect health information and samples to learn why some babies are born too early. The goal is to find new ways to prevent preterm birth and stillbirth.

This study follows 153 children who were born moderately or late preterm (32-36 weeks) to see how they are doing at age 9. Researchers will test their thinking, movement, language, behavior, and growth, and compare them to full-term children. The goal is to understand any long-te…

This study looks at 120 women with twin pregnancies to see if the tiny organisms living in the vagina are linked to giving birth too early. Researchers will take swabs and measure cervix stiffness to find patterns that could one day help predict and prevent preterm birth in twins…

This study aims to help mothers of preterm or low birth weight infants continue Kangaroo Care (skin-to-skin contact) at home after leaving the hospital in rural India. Researchers will work with 190 mothers and healthcare providers to develop and test ways to support this practic…

This study is testing whether wireless sensors can safely and accurately monitor heart rate, breathing, temperature, and oxygen levels in 75 newborn babies in the NICU. The goal is to see if these sensors work as well as the standard wired monitors, and to gather feedback from do…