Advanced in Periventricular Leukomalacia

Dr. Abbot R. Laptook

Neonatology
101 Dudley St, 
Providence, RI 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 2 Trials
Advanced in Periventricular Leukomalacia
101 Dudley St, 
Providence, RI 
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Overview

Abbot Laptook is a Neonatologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Laptook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Leukomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Hypothermia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 172 peer reviewed articles and participating in 14 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Periventricular Leukomalacia.

Specialties
Neonatology
Licenses
Pediatrics in RI
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

101 Dudley St, Providence, RI 02905

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

14 Clinical Trials

Generic Database: A Survey of Morbidity and Mortality in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Generic Database: A Survey of Morbidity and Mortality in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Follow-up Visit of High Risk Infants
Follow-up Visit of High Risk Infants
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Neurophysiologic Maturation Index: NEMO Project for Late Preterm Infants
Neurophysiologic Maturation Index: NEMO Project for Late Preterm Infants
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Cycled Phototherapy: A Safer Effective Method to Control the Serum Bilirubin Of Extremely Premature Infants?
Cycled Phototherapy: A Safer Effective Method to Control the Serum Bilirubin Of Extremely Premature Infants?
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Management of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Premature Infants Trial (PDA Trial)
Management of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Premature Infants Trial (PDA Trial)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Controlled Trial of Budesonide + Surfactant Versus Surfactant Alone in Extremely Preterm Infants (The Budesonide in Babies (BiB) Trial)
Randomized Controlled Trial of Budesonide + Surfactant Versus Surfactant Alone in Extremely Preterm Infants (The Budesonide in Babies (BiB) Trial)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Budesonide (Pulmicort Nebulizing Suspension), Surfactant (Poractant Alfa
Study Phase: Phase 3
Pragmatic, Randomized, Blinded Trial to Shorten Pharmacologic Treatment of Newborns With Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)
Pragmatic, Randomized, Blinded Trial to Shorten Pharmacologic Treatment of Newborns With Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Morphine, Methadone
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Hydrocortisone on Survival Without Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes at 22 - 26 Months of Age in Intubated Infants < 30 Weeks Gestation Age
A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Hydrocortisone on Survival Without Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes at 22 - 26 Months of Age in Intubated Infants < 30 Weeks Gestation Age
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 27, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Hydrocortisone
Study Phase: Phase 3
Prospective Research in Infants With Mild Encephalopathy: the PRIME Study.
Prospective Research in Infants With Mild Encephalopathy: the PRIME Study.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
A Randomized Trial of Targeted Temperature Management With Whole Body Hypothermia For Moderate And Severe Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy In Premature Infants 33-35 Weeks Gestational Age.
A Randomized Trial of Targeted Temperature Management With Whole Body Hypothermia For Moderate And Severe Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy In Premature Infants 33-35 Weeks Gestational Age.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 04, 2024
Intervention Type: Device, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Darbepoetin Trial to Improve Red Cell Mass and Neuroprotection in Preterm Infants
Darbepoetin Trial to Improve Red Cell Mass and Neuroprotection in Preterm Infants
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 30, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multi-center Randomized Trial of Laparotomy vs. Drainage as the Initial Surgical Therapy for ELBW Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) or Isolated Intestinal Perforation (IP): Outcomes at 18-22 Months Adjusted Age
A Multi-center Randomized Trial of Laparotomy vs. Drainage as the Initial Surgical Therapy for ELBW Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) or Isolated Intestinal Perforation (IP): Outcomes at 18-22 Months Adjusted Age
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 18, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Transfusion of Prematures (TOP) Trial: Does a Liberal Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategy Improve Neurologically-Intact Survival of Extremely-Low-Birth-Weight Infants as Compared to a Restrictive Strategy?
Transfusion of Prematures (TOP) Trial: Does a Liberal Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategy Improve Neurologically-Intact Survival of Extremely-Low-Birth-Weight Infants as Compared to a Restrictive Strategy?
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 22, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 3
Neurodevelopmental Effects of Donor Human Milk vs. Preterm Formula in Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Infants
Neurodevelopmental Effects of Donor Human Milk vs. Preterm Formula in Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Infants
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 06, 2023
Intervention Type: Biological, Dietary supplement
Study Drug: Donor Breast Milk
Study Phase: Phase 3
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172 Total Publications

Early Intratracheal Budesonide to Reduce Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Extremely Preterm Infants: The Budesonide in Babies (BiB) Randomized Clinical Trial.
Early Intratracheal Budesonide to Reduce Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Extremely Preterm Infants: The Budesonide in Babies (BiB) Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal: JAMA
Published: September 30, 2025
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