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| NCT ID | Title | Status | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07598097 |
The Impact of Image Acquisition in Cervical Ultrasound on AI-Based Prediction of Preterm Birth in Clinical Practice |
RECRUITING | |
| NCT07577388 |
Bed Rest With a Short Cervix on Preterm Birth |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07559773 |
The ROOT Study: Scaling the 'Standard of Care Plus' Obstetric Nutrition Model to Optimize Maternal and Infant Health |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07553286 |
Periodontal Disease and Small Vulnerable Newborns in Rural Nepal: A Community-based Trial |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | PHASE3 |
| NCT07523295 |
Effect of Vaginal Progesterone Treatment on Pregnancy and Newborn Outcomes in Women With Preterm Labor |
COMPLETED | PHASE4 |
| NCT07458802 |
Healthy Expectancy Through Routine Antenatal STI Screening |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07456670 |
Caffeine for Infants Born at 28 to 34 Weeks Receiving Respiratory Support |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | PHASE2 |
| NCT07449312 |
Movement Imitation Therapy for Preterm Babies (MIT-PB) - A Pilot Study |
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07424846 |
Xylitol and the Prevention of Periodontal Disease and Preterm Birth Trial |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | PHASE2/PHASE3 |
| NCT07415070 |
Effectiveness of Targeted Cervical Length Screening Guided by a Preterm Birth Risk Scoring System in Reducing the Rate of Preterm Birth |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
