Status:

TERMINATED

Feasibility Study of Aerosolized Surfaxin in the Prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in Premature Infants

Lead Sponsor:

Windtree Therapeutics

Conditions:

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

15-30 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

To evaluate the feasibility, safety and tolerability of aerosolized lucinactant delivered by nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)...

Detailed Description

Use of a device in the early treatment of RDS that permits the effective aerosolization of an exogenous surfactant that also allows for the simultaneous delivery of continuous positive airway pressure...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Gestational age 28-32 completed weeks, inclusive
  • Placement of arterial line
  • Successful initiation of nCPAP
  • Informed Consent

Exclusion

  • Heart rate that cannot be stabilized \>100 bpm within 5 minutes of birth
  • Five (5) minute Apgar score ≤ 3
  • Major congenital malformation(s) diagnosed antenatally or noted immediately after birth
  • Other disease(s) or conditions potentially interfering with cardiopulmonary function
  • Mother with prolonged rupture of membranes \> 2 weeks
  • Known or suspected chromosomal abnormality
  • Need for chest compressions or administration of epinephrine, bicarbonate, or fluid boluses in the delivery room
  • Need for mechanical ventilation within 30 minutes of birth

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

17 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00807235

Start Date

January 1 2005

End Date

September 1 2005

Last Update

June 13 2012

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University of California, San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest

San Diego, California, United States, 92103