Neonatal Sepsis Clinical Trials

8 recruitingLast updated: May 13, 2026

There are 8 actively recruiting neonatal sepsis clinical trials across 12 countries. Studies span Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3. Top locations include Alexandria, Egypt, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Updated daily from ClinicalTrials.gov.


Neonatal Sepsis Trials at a Glance

8 actively recruiting trials for neonatal sepsis are listed on ClinicalTrialsFinder across 6 cities in 12 countries. The largest study group is Not Applicable with 3 trials, with the heaviest enrollment activity in Alexandria, Amsterdam, and Amsterdam. Lead sponsors running neonatal sepsis studies include Alexandria University, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA).

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About Neonatal Sepsis Clinical Trials

Looking for clinical trials for Neonatal Sepsis? There are currently 4 studies actively recruiting participants. Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they are widely available, and every approved therapy in use today was first tested through a clinical trial.

Below you can browse trials, sign up for alerts when new Neonatal Sepsis trials open, and view eligibility criteria for each study. Each listing includes the study phase, locations, and enrollment details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Neonatal Sepsis clinical trials

A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or approaches in human volunteers. Every approved medication and treatment available today was proven safe and effective through clinical trials.

All clinical trials are reviewed and approved by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) — independent committees that evaluate patient safety. Trials follow strict protocols, and your health is monitored closely throughout. You can withdraw at any time.

Not necessarily. Many trials compare the new treatment against the current standard of care, meaning all participants receive active treatment. When placebos are used, they are typically combined with standard treatment, not given alone. The trial description will always specify the design.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurers are required to cover routine patient care costs during a clinical trial. The sponsor typically covers the investigational treatment itself. Medicare also covers routine costs for qualifying trials.

Yes. Participation is completely voluntary. You can withdraw at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your access to standard medical care.

Each trial has specific eligibility criteria — including age, diagnosis, disease stage, prior treatments, and general health. Browse the trials listed above and check their eligibility sections. You can also contact the trial site directly to discuss your situation.

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Recruiting
Not Applicable

Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Alcohol Hand Rubbing on Healthcare-associated Infection

Neonatal Sepsis
Alexandria University100 enrolled1 locationNCT07421323
Recruiting
Phase 2Phase 3

A Follow-up Trial of GBS-NN/NN2 Vaccine in Healthy Pregnant Women

Neonatal SepsisPneumoniaInfections+6 more
Minervax ApS338 enrolled6 locationsNCT06592586
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Vancomycin Reduction Practices (VRP) in the NICU

VancomycinAntibiotic StewardshipNeonatal Sepsis, Late-Onset
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia13 enrolled13 locationsNCT06772675
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Presepsin to Safely Reduce Antibiotics in Preterm Infants

Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)900 enrolled1 locationNCT06100614
Recruiting

Amniotic Fluid & the Preterm Gut

ChorioamnionitisFetal Growth Restriction (FGR)Neonatal Sepsis, Late-Onset+5 more
Maxima Medical Center275 enrolled2 locationsNCT07152106
Recruiting

Dopamine vs. Norepinephrine for Hypotension in Very Preterm Infants With Late-onset Sepsis

Extreme PrematurityLate-Onset Neonatal SepsisNeonatal Hypotension
Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada550 enrolled23 locationsNCT05347238
Recruiting

Population Pharmacokinetic of Piperacillin/Tazobactam in Maternal and Neonatal Populations

Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis
Shandong University50 enrolled1 locationNCT06076200
Recruiting

Burden of Diseases Potentially Preventable by Maternal Immunization in Sub-Saharan Africa

Neonatal SepsisRespiratory Tract InfectionsStillbirth
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine1,000 enrolled2 locationsACTRN12618001779268