NICHD Neonatal Research Network
NICHD Neonatal Research Network sponsors 61 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 4 of them currently recruiting, and 45 completed. 21 of these trials are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 13 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most-studied condition in this pipeline is Infant, Small for Gestational Age, with 13 trials.
Trial Pipeline
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Neonatal Platelet Transfusion Threshold Trial
NCT06676904
Milrinone for Prevention of Post-ligation Cardiac Syndrome Trial
NCT06679855
Follow-up Visit of High Risk Infants
NCT00009633
Generic Database of Very Low Birth Weight Infants
NCT00063063
The Budesonide in Babies (BiB) Trial
NCT04545866
Cycled Phototherapy
NCT03927833
Management of the PDA Trial
NCT03456336
Moderately Preterm Infants With Caffeine at Home for Apnea (MoCHA) Trial
NCT03340727
Milrinone in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
NCT02951130
Darbepoetin Trial to Improve Red Cell Mass and Neuroprotection in Preterm Infants
NCT03169881
Preemie Hypothermia for Neonatal Encephalopathy
NCT01793129
Early-Onset Sepsis an NICHD/CDC Surveillance Study
NCT02410486
Incubator Weaning of Moderately Preterm Infants
NCT02160002
Hydrocortisone for Term Hypotension
NCT01954056
Inositol to Reduce Retinopathy of Prematurity
NCT01954082
Transfusion of Prematures Trial
NCT01702805
Donor Milk vs. Formula in Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Infants
NCT01534481
Generic Database of Moderate Preterm Infants
NCT01793116
Inhaled Prostaglandin E1 (IPGE1) for Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (NHRF)
NCT01467076
Hydrocortisone for BPD
NCT01353313
Vitamin E for Extremely Preterm Infants
NCT01193270
Optimizing (Longer, Deeper) Cooling for Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy(HIE)
NCT01192776
Laparotomy vs. Drainage for Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis
NCT01029353
Multi-dose Pharmacokinetics and Dose Ranging of Inositol in Premature Infants (INS-2)
NCT01030575
Cerebral Function Monitoring in Premature Infants
NCT00873847
Early Blood Pressure Management in Extremely Premature Infants
NCT00874393
Hypotension in Neonates
NCT00882284
Late Hypothermia for Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
NCT00614744
Single-Dose Intravenous Inositol Pharmacokinetics in Preterm Infants
NCT00349726
Early-Onset Sepsis Surveillance Study
NCT00874367
Physiologic Definition of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
NCT01223287
Surfactant Positive Airway Pressure and Pulse Oximetry Trial
NCT00233324
Immunogenicity of PCV-7 Vaccine in VLBW Infants
NCT00273325
Early Diagnosis of Candidiasis in Premature Infants
NCT00109525
Trial of Aggressive Versus Conservative Phototherapy in Infants <1,000 Grams Birth Weight
NCT00114543
Delivery Room CPAP in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
NCT01223274
Benchmarking Initiative to Reduce Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
NCT00067613
Observational Study of Surgical Treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolotis
NCT01223261
Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Preterm Infants With Severe Respiratory Failure
NCT00016523
Delayed Cord Clamping in VLBW Infants
NCT01222364
Early Surfactant to Reduce Use of Mechanical Breathing in Low Birth Weight Infants
NCT00005774
Whole-Body Cooling for Birth Asphyxia in Term Infants
NCT00005772
Inflammatory Cytokines Associated With Perinatal Brain Injury
NCT01035697
Glutamine Supplementation to Prevent Death or Infection in Extremely Premature Infants
NCT00005775
Early Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Respiratory Failure in Newborns
NCT00005773
Minimal Breathing Support and Early Steroids to Prevent Chronic Lung Disease in Extremely Premature Infants (SAVE)
NCT00005777
The Effects of Erythropoietin (EPO) on the Transfusion Requirements of Very Low Birth Weight Infants
NCT01203514
In Utero Magnesium Sulfate Exposure: Effects on Extremely-Low-Birth-Weight Infants
NCT01203501
Vitamin A Supplementation for Extremely-Low-Birth-Weight Infants
NCT01203488
Inhaled Nitric Oxide Study for Respiratory Failure in Newborns
NCT00005776
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 5 |
| Phase 2 | 8 |
| Phase 3 | 21 |
What the Pipeline for NICHD Neonatal Research Network Shows
According to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, NICHD Neonatal Research Network is linked to 61 US clinical trials across every stage of research activity. Of those, 4 studies are currently recruiting, about 7% of the sponsor's indexed portfolio, and 45 are already marked complete, representing roughly 74% of the total.
The phase mix for NICHD Neonatal Research Network reports 21 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) and 13 earlier-phase studies (Phase 1 and Phase 2).
The top therapeutic focus area indexed for NICHD Neonatal Research Network is Infant, Small for Gestational Age with 13 linked trials, and 9 other condition areas appear in the top list above.
How to read these pipeline numbers
Recruiting share is one of the more practical signals here: it reflects how much of a sponsor's research is presently open to new participants, while the completed share indicates the depth of finished work that has already contributed registry results. Both counts come directly from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and are refreshed on the registry side; this page mirrors the latest data pull without altering it.
A portfolio weighted toward Phase 3 usually reflects an organization advancing candidates toward regulatory review, where the research centers on comparative efficacy and broader safety across larger populations. A heavier Phase 1 and Phase 2 tilt generally indicates exploratory work, safety, dosing, and early signal detection, and is common among research-forward sponsors that seed many early programs. Phase 4 entries, when present, track interventions already in real-world use and typically focus on long-term safety, effectiveness across subgroups, or formulation comparisons.
That distribution is a quick read of where the organization concentrates its research attention; it does not imply product availability, market share, or any clinical endorsement. All numbers on this page come from ClinicalTrials.gov maintained by the National Library of Medicine, and counts can shift as new studies are registered or existing ones update their status. This information is provided for reference and educational purposes only, not as medical, investment, or regulatory advice, verify current details directly with ClinicalTrials.gov before relying on any figure here.
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