Nichd Neonatal Research Network

This study tests whether keeping very preterm babies on CPAP (a breathing machine) until 34 weeks after conception, instead of switching to a nasal cannula, reduces their risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (a chronic lung disease) or death. About 860 infants born before 29 weeks …

This study looks at whether giving platelet transfusions only when levels are very low can help extremely premature babies (born at 23-26 weeks) survive without major bleeding. About 2,400 infants will be randomly assigned to a lower or higher transfusion trigger. The goal is to …

This study tests if the drug milrinone can prevent a serious heart complication called post-ligation cardiac syndrome (PLCS) in very preterm infants after surgery to close a heart vessel. About 316 babies born before 28 weeks will receive either milrinone or standard care. The go…

This study follows thousands of very low birth-weight and premature infants to track their development over time. Researchers collect data on pregnancy, birth, and early childhood outcomes to identify factors that influence brain and body development. No treatments are tested—thi…

This study is a large registry that collects information on very low birth weight infants (weighing 401-1000 grams or born before 29 weeks) at multiple hospitals. Researchers track the babies' health, treatments, and outcomes to find patterns and improve future care. No experimen…