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PDA Post NICU Discharge

Completed
Conditions
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Registration Number
NCT02750228
Lead Sponsor
Pediatrix
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to track post-discharge outcomes on prematurely born infants who are discharged from the NICU with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Investigators plan to report on the spontaneous closure rate as well as the incidence of pulmonary and/or cardiac events in these infants. The goal is to identify risk factors associated with adverse outcomes in prematurely born infants who are sent home with a PDA.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
208
Inclusion Criteria
  • Documentation of informed consent and authorization for participation.
  • Estimated gestational age of 32 weeks or less.
  • Active diagnosis of a PDA at discharge.
  • At least one echocardiogram obtained during hospital stay documenting/ confirming PDA diagnosis.
  • Parental agreement to provide follow-up information on their child.
  • Cardiologist and/or Pediatrician willing to provide follow-up information on enrolled infants.
Exclusion Criteria
  • No known major congenital anomalies (inborn error of metabolism, cyanotic congenital heart disease, gastroschisis, omphalocele, diaphragmatic hernia or other major gastrointestinal anomalies, major neurological injury or anomaly, multiple congenital anomalies).
  • Chromosomal / genetic disorders - Inherited metabolic disorders (Aa, fat or carbohydrate), Trisomies, Turner's syndrome,Vater's syndrome, CHARGE, DiGeorge or other 22q11 deletions, Major chromosomal duplications, deletions detectable on high resolution karyotype (not microarray).
  • Parent(s) unwilling to participate in follow-up.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of subjects that have a report of a spontaneous closure of PDA, medication intervention for closure of PDA or surgical intervention for closure of PDA18 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of subjects with or without a closure of PDA that have heart failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension, a need for respiratory support and death18 months

Trial Locations

Locations (16)

Providence Alaska Medical Center

🇺🇸

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center

🇺🇸

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Tucson Medical Center

🇺🇸

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

🇺🇸

Orlando, Florida, United States

MEDNAX Center for Research, Education and Quality

🇺🇸

Sunrise, Florida, United States

Northside Hospital

🇺🇸

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Memorial Hospital of South Bend

🇺🇸

South Bend, Indiana, United States

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center

🇺🇸

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Greenvillle Memorial Hospital

🇺🇸

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Seton Medical Center

🇺🇸

Austin, Texas, United States

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Providence Alaska Medical Center
🇺🇸Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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