Single-blind randomized clinical trial in premature infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) eligible for treatment with exogenous surfactant identified early by lung ultrasonography.
EU CTIS ID: 2024-515641-42-00
What this study is testing
Compare the efficacy of two administration schemes of exogenous pulmonary surfactant in preterm newborns with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (one indicated based on lung ultrasound criteria versus the other following current guideline recommendations) in terms of reducing the number of intubations in the first 72 hours of life.
- Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II)
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Who can take part
You may be able to join if
- Premature newborns of both sexes, between 24 and 32 weeks and/or ≤ 1500 grams at birth, who do not meet any of the exclusion criteria, will be included.
You likely can't join if
- Lack of parental informed consent.
- Patients presenting with any of the following conditions: • Chromosomal abnormalities or complex congenital malformations.
- Patients presenting with any of the following conditions: Congenital lung diseases.
- Patients presenting with any of the following conditions: Severe sepsis or septic shock.
- Patients presenting with any of the following conditions: Meconium aspiration syndrome.
- Patients presenting with any of the following conditions: Administration of surfactant in the delivery room.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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How long does this study last?
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Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 0-17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
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