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Study of the Effect of Hydrocortisone Administered for the Prevention of Pulmonary Bronchodysplasia (PREMILOC Trial) on the Determinants of Systemic Blood Pressure in Children (PREMILOCAP)

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Infant, Premature, Diseases
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: blood pressure measurement
Registration Number
NCT05451264
Lead Sponsor
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Brief Summary

The risk of Arterial Hypertension (HTA) is increased in very premature infants and hydrocortisone administered in the neonatal period could modify this risk.

The main objective is to assess whether the administration of hydrocortisone in the perinatal period in children born prematurely is associated with an increase in Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) by comparing the future of children included in the PREMILOC trial (hydrocortisone versus placebo) at the age of 7-13 years. The primary endpoint will be the carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity in m/s.

Detailed Description

Descriptive cross-sectional study of the subjects included in the double-blind, monocentric randomized controlled trial (children included and followed up at the Robert Debré hospital in the PREMILOC trial): follow-up of these children approximately 10 years later on vascular parameters.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria
  • Child included in the PREMILOC trial on the Robert Debré site
  • Age from 7 to 13 years old (eve of 14 years old)
  • Consent of the holders of parental authority and agreement of the child
Exclusion Criteria
  • Absence of affiliation to a social security scheme
  • Patient under state medical aid

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Hydrocortisoneblood pressure measurementDuring the PREMILOC trial, patients received hydrocortisone (0.5mg/kg/12h for 7 days and 0.5mg/kg/24h for 3 days).
Placeboblood pressure measurementDuring the PREMILOC trial, patients received placebo (0.5mg/kg/12h for 7 days and 0.5mg/kg/24h for 3 days).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Velocity of the carotid-femoral pulse wave in m/s (VOP)Inclusion

Velocity of the carotid-femoral pulse wave in m/s measured by the SphygmoCor device.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Low frequence bare of the sympatho-vagal balanceInclusion

in ms\^2; 3 measures: supine, standing and deep breaths

Other factors associated with the risk of early hypertension: Fetal growth restrictionData retrieved on inclusion

Fetal growth restriction during the pregnancy (yes/no)

Index increase of VOPInclusion

Index increase measured by the SphygmoCor device

Cardio-Radial Pulse Wave VelocityInclusion

Cardio-Radial Pulse Wave Velocity in m/s (Biopac device); 3 measures: supine, standing and deep breaths

High Frequence bare of the sympatho-vagal balanceInclusion

in percent; 3 measures: supine, standing and deep breaths

Other factors associated with the risk of early hypertension: presence of overweightData retrieved on inclusion

presence of overweight (yes/no)

Other factors associated with the risk of early hypertension: daily physical activityData retrieved on inclusion

daily physical activity: number of hours of physical activity per day

Other factors associated with the risk of early hypertension: quality of lifeData retrieved on inclusion

quality of life: PedsQL quizz

Other factors associated with the risk of early hypertension: etnicityData retrieved on inclusion

ethnicity

Sensitivity of the baroreflexInclusion

Sensitivity of the baroreflex (up and down measurement, average; standing versus lying down: Biopac device) in ms/mmHg; 3 measures: supine, standing and deep breaths

Parameters from ambulatory blood pressure measurement (ABPM)During 24 hours

Parameters from ambulatory blood pressure measurement (ABPM) (Spacelabs device) 24-hour systolic and diastolic average, day, night, systolic and diastolic nocturnal dipping

Low Frequence/High Frequence ratio of the sympatho-vagal balanceInclusion

Low Frequence/High Frequence ratio of the sympatho-vagal balance

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Robert Debre Hospital

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Paris, France

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