A case control study on the effects of incomplete, one, and more than one dexamethasone course on acute respiratory problems in twins preterm neonates born between 280-366 weeks of gestatio
Completed
- Conditions
- The abnormal breathing problems of premature babiessteroid, dose, abnormal breathing problem, twins, premature baby
- Registration Number
- TCTR20221123002
- Lead Sponsor
- Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital
- Brief Summary
A complete antenatal corticosteroid course in twin preterm pregnancies is associated with reduced adverse respiratory outcomes, underscoring the need for the judicious use of both incomplete and multiple steroid courses.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 1800
Inclusion Criteria
1. Twins babies born prematurely during 28 weeks -36weeks 6 daysof gestation
2. Mothers have a history of dexamethasone administration before preterm delivery
Exclusion Criteria
Premature infants whose mothers had not received prenatal steroid injections.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Respiratory problem 2 hours after delivery respiratory rate/ beats per minutes
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method respiratory distress in premature infants, early, moderate and late preterm 2 hours after delivery respiratory rate/ beats per minute