Nichd Neonatal Research Network
Clinical trials sponsored by Nichd Neonatal Research Network, explained in plain language.
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Finding the best blood transfusion strategy to help tiniest babies survive and thrive
Disease control CompletedThis large study aimed to find the best approach for giving blood transfusions to extremely premature, very low birth weight babies. Researchers compared two strategies: giving transfusions earlier when hemoglobin is higher (liberal) versus waiting until hemoglobin is lower (rest…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NICHD Neonatal Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 03:21 UTC
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Heart drug trial offers hope for critically ill newborns
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a medication called milrinone, which helps the heart pump and relax, could improve oxygen levels in newborns with a severe birth defect called congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The trial involved 66 critically ill, full-term newborns who were strugg…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NICHD Neonatal Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Hope for preemies: drug trial aims to shield tiny brains
Disease control CompletedThis large study tested whether a weekly drug called darbepoetin could improve brain development and thinking skills in extremely premature infants. It involved 650 babies born between 23 and 28 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug, which helps make red blood cells and may prot…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NICHD Neonatal Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC