CompletedPhase 1/2

Extremely Low Gestatonal Age Infants' Paracetamol Study

Finland40 participantsStarted 2018-09-03

Plain-language summary

In the present trial, early, intravenous paracetamol is compared to placebo in extremely premature or low birth weight infants in order to evaluate the effect on ductal closure.

Who can participate

Age range

96 Hours

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Premature infants born before 28+0 gestation weeks and/or birth weight less than 1000g Exclusion Criteria: * Severe malformation or suspected chromosomal defect or other very severe life-threatening disease (e.g. very severe birth asphyxia or persistent pulmonary hypertension, etc.)

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

Ductal closure

Timeframe: Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) treatment period up to 13 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03641209

SponsorOuti Aikio

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-11-03

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Prematurity; Extreme trials

Who can participate

Age range

96 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.