Prevention of Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome With Antenatal Steroid Administration
Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Oct 27, 1999
Trial Information
Current as of May 11, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
BACKGROUND:
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the newborn. In the United States, approximately 10 percent of all infants are premature, and each year about 50,000 cases of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome occur.
Extensive studies in animal models on respiratory distress syndrome have demonstrated that antenatal administration of synthetic (dexamethasone) and natural (cortisol) corticosteroids accelerates lung maturation and significantly diminishes the occurrence of RDS. Although a variety of conditions in newborn infants ...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- • Male and female fetuses and infants; pregnant women with anticipated premature delivery and gestational age between 26 and 37 weeks.
About National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (Nhlbi)
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing research and clinical trials focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. With a mission to improve public health through innovative research, the NHLBI supports a wide range of studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating heart and lung conditions. By collaborating with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and patient communities, the NHLBI strives to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these critical health issues.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Charles Bauer
University of Miami
Richard Depp
Northwestern University
Sheldon Korones
University of Tennessee
Henrique Rigatto
University of Manitoba
Richard Zachman
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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