Clinical Research Directory

A Study to Collect Data on the Use of Eylea in Babies Born Too Early Who Have a Condition of the Eye Where Blood Vessels Grow Abnormally in the Retina (Retinopathy of Prematurity)

This is an observational study to collect data from Japanese babies with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) who will be treated with Eylea. In observational studies, only observations are made without specified advice or interventions. ROP is a condition that affects the eye and occurs only in babies who are born too early. Most cases of ROP are mild and get better without treatment, but more serious cases need to be treated in time. ROP happens when the blood vessels in the "retina" grow abnormally. The retina is the layer of tissue at the back of the eye that picks up light and sends messages to the brain. In babies with ROP, these abnormal blood vessels can leak. This causes damage to the retina and can sometimes move it out of place causing medical problems such as blindness. Eylea is received as an injection into the eye. It works by blocking a certain protein (VEGF) that can cause blood vessels in the retina to grow abnormally. Eylea is already available in Japan and is approved for doctors to prescribe to babies with ROP. The participants in this study are Japanese babies with ROP that their doctors decided to treat with Eylea before the start of this study. Babies with ROP that were already prescribed Eylea by their doctors may also be included. The main purpose of this study is to collect more data on how safe the treatment with Eylea is in babies with ROP under a real-world setting. Another purpose of this study is to collect more data on how well Eylea works in these participants. To see how safe Eylea is, the study doctors will collect all medical problems that the participants treated with Eylea have. These medical problems are called adverse events. Doctors keep track of all the adverse events that happen, even if they do not think that they might be related to the treatment. To see how well Eylea works, the study doctors will check the number of participants: * with no active ROP after starting treatment * where ROP came back up to 6 months after start of treatment In this study, the study doctor will: * collect past data of the participants from medical records * interview the participants * collect treatment-related data during routine visits. The study duration is 6 months with 3 planned visits. One visit will be at start of treatment, one at one month and one at 6 months after start of treatment. All data required for this study will be collected during routine visits. Besides this data collection, no further tests or examinations are planned in this study.

Learning Early Infant Feeding Cues

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn more about responsive infant feeding (recognizing baby's signs of hunger and fullness) in mothers and infant enrolled in government-funded maternal-child home visiting programs. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What are the contributors and barriers to use of responsive infant feeding? * How can we refine an intervention focused on responsive infant feeding (the Learning Early Infant Feeding Cues intervention) so that mothers will like it and learn skills to help their baby be healthy. * Will the refined intervention improve use of responsive feeding and be feasible and acceptable to mothers and home visiting programs? Participants will be asked to: * Participate in focus groups to talk about their experiences feeding their baby. * Participate in a study to learn about responsive feeding and how to use it with their baby. This study will start when mothers are in their final month of pregnancy and finish when their baby is 6 months old. Participation will include: * Having someone come to the family home during a time when the baby is eating (either from the breast or the bottle). The mother will receive information on the baby's signs from an experienced coach. * Agreeing to be video recording during the session when the baby is eating. * Completing surveys online.

Caffeine Optimization for Oxygen Saturation Index in ELBW Infants

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether a higher dose of caffeine citrate can improve breathing and reduce health complications in extremely premature infants, specifically those born before 28 weeks of pregnancy, known as ELGAN infants. These babies often struggle with breathing due to underdeveloped lungs, and caffeine is commonly used to help support their respiratory function. However, the most effective and safest dose has not yet been clearly established. The study aims to answer two main questions: Does a higher maintenance dose of caffeine (10 mg/kg) lead to better oxygenation, as measured by the Oxygen Saturation Index (OSI), compared to the standard dose (5 mg/kg)? And does the higher dose reduce the risk of serious complications such as lung disease, brain injury, or death-without causing more side effects like fast heart rate, high blood pressure, or poor growth? To answer these questions, researchers will compare two groups of infants: one receiving the high-dose caffeine treatment and the other receiving the standard dose. This comparison will help determine if the higher dose leads to better outcomes without increased risk. Participants will begin caffeine treatment once they have regained their birth weight and are at least seven days old. They will be randomly assigned to receive either the high or standard caffeine dose and will be followed until caffeine is stopped or they are discharged from the hospital. During this time, researchers will monitor each infant's oxygenation levels, need for breathing support, signs of common complications, growth and feeding progress, and any side effects. Before discharge, each infant's motor development will also be assessed using a tool called the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP). This study could help define the most effective caffeine dosing strategy for supporting extremely premature infants and improving their short-term health outcomes.

Phase 3 Infant Safety & Immunogenicity Trial of MVA-BN® in DRC

This Phase 3 double-blinded, randomized study aims to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of the two-dose MVA-BN mpox vaccine regimen, administered subcutaneously, in infants and children aged 4 to 24 months in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a population at high risk of mpox infection and complications. The study will compare the safety and immunogenicity of a full-dose regimen versus a half-dose regimen in this population. A hierarchical testing strategy will be applied as follows: first, non-inferiority of the full-dose regimen in infants/children (4-24 months old) will be evaluated against the full-dose regimen in adults from the POX-MVA-045 study. If non-inferiority is demonstrated, the immunogenicity of the half dose in infants/children (4-24 months old) will subsequently be tested for non-inferiority vs the full dose in adult. The trial will be conducted in Boende, Tshuapa Province, DRC. The trial plans to enroll 344 male and female infants/children, who will be randomized to receive two doses of the MVA-BN vaccine administered 28 days apart. Participants in Child Group 1 (N=172) will receive the standard vaccine dose (0.5 mL), while those in Child Group 2 (N=172) will receive half the standard dose (0.25 mL), with both groups following the same dosing schedule. This study builds on positive safety and immunogenicity data from prior trials that support the use of the standard dose regimen in younger children. However, considering the developmental differences in the immune systems of infants and young children/adolescents, it aims to evaluate whether a half-dose regimen can provide similar immunogenicity while potentially reducing reactogenicity. The findings will offer valuable insights into the optimal dosing strategy for this age group, balancing safety and immunogenicity to inform future vaccination recommendations.

Open Surgical, Modified Seldinger's and US Techniques for Jugular Central Line Insertion in Infants

The aim of this study was to compare the three approaches: open technique, modified Seldinger's technique and closed ultrasound-guided Central venous catheterization insertion for central line insertion in infancy as regards safety, success of cannulation, technique time, and preservation of the patency of the internal jugular vein.

Polaprezinc (Zinc L-carnosine) in Infants With Gastroesophageal Reflux

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate efficacy and safety of Zinc-L carnosine/Polaprezinc in infants with GER. Researchers will compare Zinc-L carnosine/Polaprezinc to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see if Zinc-L carnosine/Polaprezinc works to treat infants with GER. Participants will: Take drug Zinc-L carnosine/Polaprezinc or a thickened formula every day for 8 weeks Visit the clinic once every 4 weeks for checkups and questionnaires

Effect of Consumption of a Milk Product Designed for Lactating Women on Human Milk Composition

Vulnerable populations, who have deficient diets, may produce human milk (HML) that is not adequate in all nutrients and this will have consequences on the growth and development of the child. In 2021 at IDIP, a specific milk product for pregnant and lactating women Super Mil Mamá ( SMM, whole milk powder fortified with multiple vitamins, minerals and DHA ) has been designed and developed as part of a key strategy to incorporate in public policies for the first 1000 days of life. However, the potential benefits of this product have not yet been evaluated at the population level. The main objective is to evaluate the effect of the consumption of a milk product (SMM) designed for lactating women on the composition of human milk and the nutritional status of iron and DHA in infant red blood cells in a vulnerable population through a randomized, triple-blind, controlled clinical trial. Specific objectives To compare the concentrations of DHA, Vitamins A, E, and D, Iron, Iodine, Zinc and Calcium in human milk before and after dietary supplementation with SMM. To compare the concentrations of DHA, Vitamins A, E, D and Zinc in blood and the nutritional status of maternal iron before and after dietary supplementation with SMM. To analyze the relationship between micronutrients measured in maternal blood and human milk after dietary supplementation with SMM. To compare the concentrations of micronutrients measured in blood and human milk in women who received SMM and those who received commercial milk (CM) at the end of supplementation. To compare the iron nutritional status and DHA content in red blood cells of infants of mothers who consumed SMM or LC. To evaluate the relationship between the concentration of micronutrients in human milk and infant growth during the first six months of life.

Daily and Weekly Iron Supplementation in Infants

This study aims to compare the efficacy of daily iron supplementation and weekly iron supplementation in infants aged 6-12 months on the prevalence of anemia, hemoglobin level, and serum ferritin levels. Infants will be enrolled at 6 months and will be randomly assigned to receive either daily or weekly iron supplementation for the first 3 months and will be followed by weekly iron supplementation for another 3 months.