PRETERM BIRTH

This study tests whether a special food supplement with extra omega-3s and choline can help undernourished pregnant women carry their babies longer and improve their babies' brain development. It also tests a counseling program to reduce depression during and after pregnancy. Abo…

This study looks at two methods of giving air pressure (PEEP) to help very premature babies open their lungs at birth. One method uses the same pressure throughout, while the other starts high and then lowers it. The goal is to see which approach reduces the risk of death or long…

This study looks at different ways to give balanced energy and protein supplements to pregnant women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The goal is to see which method works best for preventing problems like low birth weight, preterm birth, and stillbirth. About 6,750 pregnant women will …

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

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 The trial was withdrawn before any babies were enrolled, so no results are …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 medical details and biological 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 children born moderately or late preterm (32-36 weeks) up to age 9 to check their thinking, movement, behavior, and growth. Researchers compare them to full-term children to understand long-term effects. The goal is to learn how early development predicts later…

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 help predict preterm birth. The goal is to gather infor…

This study looks at ways to help mothers of preterm or low birth weight babies keep doing Kangaroo Care (skin-to-skin contact) at home after leaving the hospital in rural India. About 190 mothers and healthcare workers will take part. The goal is to understand what helps or hinde…

This study is testing whether wireless, wearable sensors can safely and accurately monitor the heart rate, breathing, temperature, and oxygen levels of newborn babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Researchers will compare the wireless data to standard wired monitors…