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Premature infants between 25 and 28 weeks gestation may develop lung disease and require respiratory support of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The trial is looking at if there is a benefit from giving a medication called surfactant at an early stage, delivered via a narrow tube briefly placed into the windpipe.

Phase 1
Conditions
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Babies.
Therapeutic area: Diseases [C] - Respiratory Tract Diseases [C08]
Registration Number
EUCTR2013-005429-21-NL
Lead Sponsor
Menzies Institute of Medical Research University of Tasmania
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Authorised-recruitment may be ongoing or finished
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
606
Inclusion Criteria

1. Requiring CPAP or nasal IPPV because of respiratory distress.
2. CPAP pressure of 5-8 cm H2O and FiO2 =0.30.
3. Less than 6 hours of age.
4. Agreement of the Treating Physician in charge of the infant’s care.
5. Signed parental consent.

Are the trial subjects under 18? yes
Number of subjects for this age range: 606
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) no
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F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no
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Exclusion Criteria

1. Previously intubated, or in imminent need of intubation because of respiratory distress, apnoea or persistent acidosis.
2. Congenital anomaly or condition that might adversely affect breathing.
3. Identifiable alternative cause for respiratory distress (e.g. congenital pneumonia or pulmonary hypoplasia).
4. Lack of availability of an OPTIMIST treatment team.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
Study Design
Not specified
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