Completed
Led by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) · Updated on 2012-04-27
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
To determine the effect of corticosteroids, administered 24 to 48 hours before parturition, on the incidence of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and to determine whether the therapy has any adverse short- or long-term (up to 36 months) effects on the infant. Secondarily, to determine whether the therapy has any adverse short-term effects on the mother and to determine whether morbidity rates for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome as well as total and cause-specific infant mortality rates differ between mothers who received antenatal steroids and those who received conventional medical care.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Prevention of Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome With Antenatal Steroid Administration
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
Male and female fetuses and infants; pregnant women with anticipated premature delivery and gestational age between 26 and 37 weeks.
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
Trial Site Locations
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
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Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
0
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