Search / Trial NCT06227624

Role of Oral Zinc in Reducing Neonatal Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia

Launched by NATIONAL LIVER INSTITUTE, EGYPT · Jan 24, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 07, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Description

Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia is one of the most common conditions in neonates. Although conventional treatment, phototherapy and/or exchange transfusion, is effective, both modalities are associated with several side effects. High levels of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia causing direct serious brain injury, in the form of acute bilirubin encephalopathy which may progress to kernicterus (chronic bilirubin encephalopathy) with classically characterized permanently extrapyramidal movement disorders of dystonia, choreoathetosis or both, hearing loss due to auditory neuropathy spectrum, and ...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • * Neonates with total serum bilirubin (TSB) exceeding the 40th percentile track for age as per the hour-specific bilirubin nomogram of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
  • * Neonates who have indirect hyperbilirubinemia, not indicated for exchange transfusion.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • * Neonates submitted to blood transfusion.
  • * Neonates indicated for exchange transfusion
  • * Associated congenital anomalies.
  • * Co-morbidities such as sepsis, pneumonia or respiratory distress.
  • * Neonates whom their mothers received phenobarbitone during the third trimester

About National Liver Institute, Egypt

The National Liver Institute (NLI) in Egypt is a leading research and clinical institution dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of liver diseases. Renowned for its commitment to excellence in hepatology, the NLI conducts innovative clinical trials aimed at evaluating new therapies and improving patient outcomes. With a multidisciplinary team of experts, state-of-the-art facilities, and a strong focus on translational research, the institute plays a pivotal role in shaping liver health policies and enhancing clinical practices in the region. By fostering collaboration with international research entities, the National Liver Institute is at the forefront of liver disease research and education in Egypt and beyond.

Locations

Shibīn Al Kawm, Menoufia, Egypt

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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