TerminatedPhase 3

Phase III Randomized Study of Lucinactant in Full Term Newborn Infants With Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Stopped: Slow enrollment and administrative reasons

United States69 participantsStarted 2000-03

Plain-language summary

OBJECTIVES: Evaluate the safety and efficacy of lucinactant administered by bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in the treatment of meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) in newborn infants.

Who can participate

Age range

48 Hours

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) * Continuous mechanical ventilation (CMV) at time of entry * Enrollment within 48 hours of birth * Gestational age of ≥ 37 weeks * Oxygenation index of ≥ 5 and ≤ 30 * Written informed consent signed and dated by the infant's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital anomalies likely to affect any primary or secondary endpoints * Uncontrollable air leaks * Hydrops fetalis * Rupture ≥ 3 weeks of the fetal membranes * Evidence of overwhelming bacterial infection at time of randomization * Markedly labile persistent pulmonary hypertension at time of randomization * Profound neurologic manifestations * Sustained postductal SpO₂of \< 87% for ≥ 15 minutes at an FiO₂of 1.00

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of Days Receiving Mechanical Ventilation (MV)

Timeframe: 28 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00004500

SponsorWindtree Therapeutics

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2002-11

Results submitted2012-04-02

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Who can participate

Age range

48 Hours

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.