Medical Condition

premature birth

Total Trials

9

Recruiting Now

9

Trial Phases

Phase 4

ClinicalMetric tracks all active clinical trials for premature birth sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Research in this area spans early-phase safety investigations through large Phase 3 confirmatory trials, conducted by NIH-funded academic centers, independent investigators, and pharmaceutical sponsors worldwide. Each listing is updated daily as new studies open enrollment and existing ones reach capacity or complete follow-up.

Trial listings include the NCT identifier, current recruitment status, phase classification, primary and secondary endpoints, estimated enrollment size, participating countries, and direct links to the full protocol on ClinicalTrials.gov. Eligibility criteria — including age range, disease stage, and prior treatment requirements — are documented for every study to help patients and clinicians assess suitability before contacting a trial site.

Frequently Asked Questions — premature birth Clinical Trials

How many clinical trials are currently recruiting for premature birth?

ClinicalMetric currently tracks 9 actively recruiting clinical trials for premature birth, sourced in real time from ClinicalTrials.gov. The total number of registered studies—including those not yet enrolling or in active follow-up—is 9. Trial availability changes daily as new studies open enrollment and existing ones reach capacity.

What trial phases are available for premature birth?

premature birth research spans Phase 4 (2 trials). Phase 1 studies evaluate safety and dosing in small groups, Phase 2 studies assess preliminary efficacy in 100–300 participants, and Phase 3 trials compare the new treatment against the standard of care in 300–3,000+ patients. Phase 4 post-approval studies monitor long-term outcomes in real-world populations.

How do I find out if I qualify for a premature birth clinical trial?

Eligibility criteria for premature birth trials vary by study and typically specify age range, disease stage or severity, prior treatment history, and specific diagnostic or laboratory parameters. Each listing on ClinicalMetric links to the full protocol on ClinicalTrials.gov, where inclusion and exclusion criteria are documented. Contact the sponsoring site's research coordinator directly to confirm your eligibility—your treating physician or specialist can also help identify the most appropriate trial based on your medical history and current treatment status.

Trial Phases

Phase 4

Top Sponsors

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston 2 trials

Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille 1 trial

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 1 trial

Semmelweis University 1 trial

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre 1 trial

Recruiting Clinical Trials

NCT05397197

Recruiting

Impact of Moderate Preterm Birth on Vocabulary Acquisition

Assistance Publique Hopitaux D...

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NCT06022991

Recruiting

Fathers and Partners in Family Integrated Care Study

Homerton University Hospital N...

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NCT05685745

Recruiting

Multisite Inventory of Neonatal-Perinatal Interventions (MINI) Minimum Dataset

Enrollment

5,000 pts

Location

United States, Austr...

Sponsor

The University of Texas Health...

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NCT06401083 Phase 4

Recruiting

The Effect of an Additional Pre-extubational Loading Dose of Caffeine-citrate

Semmelweis University

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NCT07732257

Recruiting

Wireless MicroPremVitals Button Sensor in the NICU

McGill University Health Centr...

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NCT04856501

Recruiting

A Randomized Control Trial of a Responsive Parenting Intervention to Support Healthy Brain Development and Self-regulation in Toddlers Born Preterm

The University of Texas Health...

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NCT06554522 Phase 4

Recruiting

Pragmatic Evaluation of Respiratory Distress Syndrome Treatment in Africa

Enrollment

1,512 pts

Location

Central African Repu...

Hair Cortisol as Marker of Chronic Stress in Preterm and Term Fathers - Fathair-study

University of Cologne

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NCT06226051

Recruiting

Growing Little PEAPODS Study

University of Wisconsin, Madis...

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Related Conditions

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