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Premature birth (also known as preterm birth, or premie) is defined medically as childbirth occurring earlier than 37 completed weeks of gestation. Most pregnancies last about 40 weeks. Premature babies are sometimes called preemies. About 12 percent of babies in the United States — or 1 in 8 — are born prematurely each year. In 2003, more than 490,000 babies in the U.S. were born prematurely. The shorter the term of pregnancy is, the greater the risks of complications. Infants born prem ...
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Premature Babies Clinical Trials
- Nasogastric Tube in Premature Babies - Pain and Treatment
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00218946 - Recruiting
Infant, Premature
- Educational/Behavioral Intervention Program for Parents of Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00120614 - Active, not recruiting
Premature Birth
- Music's Effects on Premature Babies.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00224211 - Recruiting
Stress; Sleep
- Vermont Intervention: Effect on Joint Attention Skills Between Parents and Preterm Babies in the First Year of Life
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00245843 - Recruiting
Premature Birth
- Neural Development and Its Influencing Factors in Premature Infants with Chronic Lung Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00155831 - Recruiting
Premature Birth
- Development Training in Babies Born Preterm
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00268931 - Not yet recruiting
Premature Birth
- Surgical Procedure to Prevent Premature Birth
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00059683 - Recruiting
Labor, Premature
- Mercury Levels in Premature and LBW Infants Receiving Thimerosal-Containing Vaccines
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00138333 - Active, not recruiting
Premature Infant; Low Birth Weight Infant
- Safety and Efficacy Study of Nitric Oxide for Inhalation on Chronic Lung Disease in Premature Babies
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00551642 - Recruiting
Lung Disease
- Treatment of Preterm Labor with 17 Alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00120640 - Recruiting
Premature Birth; Premature Labor
- Balanced Anesthesia for Intubation of Premature Infants - a Randomized Intervention Study
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00216944 - Recruiting
Premature Birth
- Age of Red Blood Cells in Premature Infants Study (ARIPI)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00326924 - Recruiting
Premature Birth
- Oxygen Toxicity in the Resuscitation in Extremely Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00494702 - Recruiting
Asphyxia Neonatorum; Premature Birth
- Growth of Airways and Lung Tissues in Premature and Healthy Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00419588 - Recruiting
Infant, Premature; Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia; Asthma
- Obstetrics and Periodontal Therapy (OPT) Study
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00066131 - Active, not recruiting
Periodontitis; Infant, Premature
- Periodontal Infection and Prematurity Study
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00116974 - Active, not recruiting
Periodontal Diseases; Premature Birth
- Early Intervention for Preterm Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00173108 - Recruiting
Premature Birth
- Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of PSD502 (a Topical Anesthetic) in the Treatment Premature Ejaculation
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00556478 - Recruiting
Premature Ejaculation
- Probiotics for the Prevention of Premature Birth and Neonatal Related Morbidity
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00303082 - Recruiting
Bacterial Vaginosis; Premature Birth; Sepsis; Periventricular Leukomalacia; Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Dosing Chart for Calculating the First Dose of Doxapram in Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00389909 - Recruiting
Premature Infants; Apnea
- The Use of Cranberries in Women With Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00247104 - Not yet recruiting
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Premature Birth
- Trial of Magnesium Sulfate Tocolysis Versus Nifedipine Tocolysis in Women With Preterm Labor
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00306462 - Recruiting
Premature Birth; Premature Labor
- N-Acetylcysteine in Intra-Amniotic Infection/Inflammation
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00397735 - Recruiting
Labor, Premature; Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes; Infection; Inflammation; Chorioamnionitis
- Removal Versus Retention of Cerclage in Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00201656 - Recruiting
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture
- Vitamin A Supplementation in Preterm Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00063596 - Active, not recruiting
Infant, Premature
- Influenza Vaccine in Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00455169 - Recruiting
Influenza; Infant, Premature
- Comparing Ibuprofen And Indomethacin For The Treatment Of The Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Premature Babies
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00470743 - Not yet recruiting
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent; Prematurity
- Continuity of Leg Movements in VLBW Premature Infants: From Spontaneous Kicking and Supported Stepping to Independent Walking
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00354783 - Not yet recruiting
Premature Birth
- Two Dose Regimens of Nifedipine for the Management of Preterm Labor
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00137501 - Recruiting
Labor, Premature
- Comparison of Misoprostol and PGE2 Gel for Induction of Labour in Women With Premature Rupture of Membranes at Term
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00355966 - Recruiting
Premature Rupture of Membranes at Term
- Comparison of Misoprostol and PGE2 Gel for Induction of Labour in Premature Rupture of Membranes at Term
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00355303 - Recruiting
Premature Rupture of Membranes at Term
- Ovarian Follicle Function in Patients with Premature Ovarian Failure
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00001275 - Recruiting
Amenorrhea; Hypoaldosteronism; Hypogonadism; Infertility; Premature Ovarian Failure
- Preterm Infants' Weight Gain Following Massage Therapy
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00029198 - Recruiting
Premature Birth
- X-Chromosome Inactivation Status and Premature Ovarian Failure
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00295087 - Recruiting
Premature Ovarian Failure
- MOTOR: Maternal Oral Therapy to Reduce Obstetric Risk
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00097656 - Recruiting
Pregnancy; Periodontitis; Premature Birth
- Feasibility Study for Development of an Early Test for Ovarian Failure
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00006156 - Recruiting
Healthy; Premature Ovarian Failure
- Endometrial Gene Expression Profile in Controlled Ovarian Stimulation Cycles With Premature Luteinization
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00447850 - Not yet recruiting
Premature Luteinization
- Randomized Trial of Hydrocortisone in Very Preterm High-Risk Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00167544 - Recruiting
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia; Encephalomalacia; Premature Birth
- Study of Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Preterm Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00016523 - Active, not recruiting
Respiratory Distress Syndrome; Infant, Premature; Sepsis; Pneumonia; Hypertension, Pulmonary
- Dry Eye in Women With Turner Syndrome and Women With Premature Ovarian Failure
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00471731 - Recruiting
Turner Syndrome; Ovarian Failure, Premature; Sex Chromosome Aberrations; Menopause; Perimenopause
- Steroid Therapy in Autoimmune Premature Ovarian Failure
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00001306 - Recruiting
Autoimmune Disease; Infertility; Premature Ovarian Failure
- Safety and Efficacy Study of Intentional Delivery in Women With Preterm and Prelabour Rupture of the Membranes
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00259519 - Recruiting
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture
- Effects of an Estrogen Replacement Therapy Skin Patch on Ovulation in Women With Premature Ovarian Failure
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00370019 - Not yet recruiting
Premature Ovarian Failure
- Improving Brain Development in Medically Healthy Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00065364 - Completed
Premature Birth
- A Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Dapoxetine in the Treatment of Men With Premature Ejaculation
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00229073 - Active, not recruiting
Erectile Dysfunction
- The Impact of Implementing NIDCAP on the Developmental Sensitivity of Nurses Caring for Preterm Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00179985 - Active, not recruiting
Infant, Premature
- Modified Natural Cycle Offers a Chance of Pregnancy in Patients With Poor Response to IVF Drugs
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00417157 - Active, not recruiting
Infertility; Premature Ovarian Failure
- Three-Part Program for Parents with Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00056680 - Completed
Premature Birth
- Prolonged Outcomes After Nitric Oxide (PrONOx)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00234247 - Active, not recruiting
Lung Diseases; Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia; Infant, Premature; Developmental Disabilities; Developmental Delay Disorders
- Study to Evaluate the Incidence of Hospitalizations and Respiratory Tract Infections in Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00384462 - Active, not recruiting
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
- A Trial of Micronutrients and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00197548 - Active, not recruiting
Pregnancy; Premature Birth; Infant, Low Birth Weight; Pregnancy Outcome
- Evaluation of Pulse Oximetry Sensors in Neonates
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00179972 - Recruiting
Premature Birth
- Pentoxifylline in the Treatment of NEC in Premature Neonates
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00271336 - Recruiting
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- The Impact of Implementing NIDCAP on Preterm Infants in the NICU
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00179933 - Recruiting
Infant, Premature
- Human Milk Fortifiers and Acid-Base Status
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00196482 - Recruiting
Premature Birth
- Evaluating Patient Information Prescriptions
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00355381 - Recruiting
Breast Neoplasms; Premature Birth
- Follow-Up at 6 Years of a Cohort of Children Born Very Prematurely
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00390065 - Recruiting
Premature Birth
- Indomethacin vs. Placebo in Women With PPROM
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00466128 - Recruiting
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
- ''SPRING''-Study: "Subfertility Guidelines: Patient Related Implementation in the Netherlands Among Gynaecologists"
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00119925 - Recruiting
Male Infertility; Female Infertility; Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome; Premature Ovarian Failure; Endometriosis
- Effects of Massage on the Immune System of Preterm Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00317278 - Recruiting
Premature Birth; Stress
- Early Movements as a Predictor of Future Developmental Delay
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00418808 - Recruiting
Cerebral Palsy; Premature Birth
- Magnesium Sulfate Versus Placebo for Tocolysis in PPROM
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00463736 - Recruiting
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
- Changes in Immunologic Homeostasis of Neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00524394 - Recruiting
Premature Birth; Sepsis
- Glutamine Supplementation to Prevent Death or Infection in Extremely Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00005775 - Completed
Sepsis; Infant, Premature, Diseases
- Effect of Glutamine on Gastric Emptying and Length of Parenteral Nutrition in Premature Neonates
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00213668 - Recruiting
Enteral Feeding
- Neural Control of Non-Invasive Ventilation in the Preterm
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00368485 - Recruiting
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn; Infant, Premature
- Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation in Premature Infants (NIPPV)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00433212 - Recruiting
Respiratory Insufficiency of Prematurity
- Continuous Infusion of Fentanyl in Preterm on MV
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00571636 - Recruiting
Pain; Infant, Premature; Respiration, Artificial; Analgesia
- Assessment of Lung Structure and Function of Infants Born Prematurely
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00422305 - Recruiting
Infant,Premature; Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia; Asthma
- Digestive and Nutritional Effects of Probiotics Supplementation in Premature Newborns
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00290576 - Recruiting
Duration of Parenteral Nutrition ; Feeding Tolerance, Safety and Growth.
- Randomized Trial Comparing Misoprostol and Foley Bulb for Labor Induction in the Preterm Gestation
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00325026 - Recruiting
Premature Birth; Cervical Ripening
- Consequences of Parenteral Nutrition Photoprotection on Oxidant Related Diseases Among Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00328419 - Recruiting
Infant, Premature
- Randomized Study of Human-Milk Based Nutrition Versus Formula in Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00506584 - Recruiting
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
- Prevention of Pre-Term Birth by Treatment of Periodontal Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00133926 - Recruiting
Periodontal Disease; Pregnancy; Premature Birth; Infant, Low Birth Weight; Pre-Eclampsia
- Indomethacin Versus Nifedipine for Preterm Labor Tocolysis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00486824 - Recruiting
Obstetric Labor, Premature
- Optimizing the Use of Morphine in Pre-Term Neonates
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00494429 - Recruiting
Critically Ill Premature Neonates
- Impact of Treatment Induced Premature Menopause on Quality of Life
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00185718 - Recruiting
Menopause
- Premature Coronary Atherosclerosis in Scleroderma, a Case Control Study
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00372398 - Recruiting
Scleroderma
- The Effect of Blood Transfusion on Blood Flow to the Intestines of Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00167388 - Recruiting
Anemia of Prematurity
- Premature Coronary Artery Disease in Women - Risk Factors and Prognosis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00544739 - Recruiting
Coronary Atherosclerosis
- Will CPAP Reduce Length Of Respiratory Support In Premature Infants?
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00486395 - Recruiting
Prematurity; Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
- Early Diagnosis of Candida Infections in Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00109525 - Recruiting
Candidiasis
- The Safety, Tolerability And Metabolism Of GSK221149A, In Pregnant Women (34-36 Weeks), In Pre-Term Labor.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00404768 - Recruiting
Premature Labor
- Orofacial Development of Preterm and Low Birthweight Infants Versus Term Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00408746 - Recruiting
Premature Birth; Infant, Newborn; Pregnancy
- Follow Up at School-Age of Children Who Participated in the Efficacy Study of Nitric Oxide for Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00152542 - Active, not recruiting
Prematurity, Respiratory distress syndrome,Hypoxemia
- Effects of Probiotic and Prebiotic Combinations on Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00282113 - Completed
Premature Infants; Poor Neonatal Growth; Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- A Study of Chlorhexidine in the Prevention of HIV-1 Transmission from Mothers to Their Babies
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00006075 - Active, not recruiting
HIV Infections
- A Study On Concentrations Of 16448 In Blood And The Safety Of This Compound In Healthy Males With Premature Ejaculation
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00537459 - Completed
Premature Ejaculation
- Assessment of the Pulmonary Diffusion Capacity in Healthy Infants and Infants With Chronic Lung Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00428038 - Recruiting
Infant, Premature; Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia; Asthma
- A Study to Collect Information About HIV-Positive Pregnant Women and Their Babies
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00000910 - Active, not recruiting
HIV Infections; Pregnancy
- Study of the Need for Temperature Probe Covers for Newborn Babies on Radiant Warmers
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00312065 - Recruiting
Thermoregulation
- Vitamin A and Very Low Birthweight Babies (VitAL)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00417404 - Recruiting
Preterm Birth; Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Hormone Replacement in Young Women with Premature Ovarian Failure
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00001951 - Completed
Healthy; Osteoporosis; Premature Ovarian Failure
- Randomized Trial of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or Synchronized Nasal Ventilation in Premature Infants.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00188968 - Completed
Apnea; Infant, Premature; Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Immunogenicity, Safety and Tolerability, of Chiron Meningococcal C Conjugate Vaccine Administered to Healthy Premature and Non Premature Children of 3 Months of Age
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00310674 - Completed
Prevention of Meningococcal Infection
- Ibuprofen and Renal Function in Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00217191 - Completed
Premature Infants; Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Magnesium Sulfate to Prevent Brain Injury in Premature Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00065949 - Active, not recruiting
Brain Injuries; Cerebral Palsy
- Improving Health Outcomes for New Mothers and Babies
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00360204 - Recruiting
Hyperbilirubinemia; Jaundice; Dehydration; Postpartum Depression
- A Proof of Concept Study Assessing the Effect of Four Different Single Bolus Intravenous Doses of FE200440 and Placebo on Stopping Preterm Labor
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00209326 - Completed
Labor, Premature; Premature Birth
- Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of the Investigational Study Drug in Men With Premature Ejaculation
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00143117 - Completed
Premature ejaculation
Resources
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Anticipating the Birth of a Premature Infant (University of Wisconsin Medical School, Dept. of Pediatrics)

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