Phase III Randomized, Double-Blind Study of Dexamethasone Vs Dexamethasone/Methylprednisolone Vs Placebo for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
- Enrollment
- 54
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 20 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the efficacy of dexamethasone (DM) vs. DM/methylprednisolone treatment vs. placebo, initiated within the first month of life, on long-term pulmonary and developmental outcomes in premature infants with evolving bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
II. Compare the toxicities of these treatments. III. Assess treatment effects on adrenal function.
Detailed Description
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double-blind study. Patients are randomly assigned to 1 of 3 treatment groups. The first group receives intravenous dexamethasone tapered over 42 days. The second group receives daily intravenous dexamethasone for 6 days, then intravenous methylprednisolone (MePRDL) tapered over the next 34 days, beginning on day 8. A placebo is given on "off" MePRDL days. The third group receives an intravenous placebo for 42 days, with a tapering schedule beginning day 35. All patients may receive 6 days of dexamethasone rescue therapy beginning day 15 and/or 30, as clinically indicated. Study drugs are suspended during rescue therapy.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Not specified