Improving clinical trials for extremely preterm infants

Sharp Neonatal Research Institute Clinical Center (Sharp NRI-CC)

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · NIH-11074088

This study is all about making it easier for families of extremely preterm infants to join important clinical trials at the Sharp Neonatal Research Institute, so that more babies can benefit from new treatments while also making sure to include diverse families, especially those from the local Hispanic community.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorSHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (nih funded)
Locations1 site (SAN DIEGO, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11074088 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the enrollment and completion of clinical trials for extremely preterm infants at the Sharp Neonatal Research Institute. The institute aims to leverage its high patient volume and experienced clinical trialists to recruit diverse high-risk neonates into ongoing and future trials. By integrating neonatal research into clinical care, the team can obtain consent from parents around the clock, ensuring a robust participant pool. The research will also address the unique needs of the local population, which includes a significant percentage of Hispanic families.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are extremely preterm infants, particularly those born in the Sharp Neonatal Research Institute's NICU.

Not a fit: Patients who are not extremely preterm or those who do not require NICU care may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved clinical outcomes for extremely preterm infants through better-designed trials and more effective treatments.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving clinical trial enrollment and outcomes for neonatal populations, indicating that this approach has potential.

Where this research is happening

SAN DIEGO, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.