Co-administration of Acetaminophen With Ibuprofen to Improve Duct-Related Outcomes in Extremely P… (NCT05340582) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Co-administration of Acetaminophen With Ibuprofen to Improve Duct-Related Outcomes in Extremely Premature Infants
Australia, Canada, Hong Kong310 participantsStarted 2022-12-12
Plain-language summary
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), the most common cardiovascular complication of prematurity, is associated with higher mortality and morbidities in extremely low gestational age neonates (ELGANs, \< 27+0 weeks). Ibuprofen and acetaminophen, which act by reducing prostaglandin synthesis, are the most commonly used first and second line agents for PDA treatment across Canada. However, initial treatment failure with monotherapy is a major problem, occurring in \>60% ELGANs. Treatment failure is associated with worsening rates of mortality and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), while early treatment success can achieve rates comparable to neonates without PDA. Treatment failure resulting in prolonged disease exposure is thought to be a major contributor. Recently, combination therapy with acetaminophen and ibuprofen has emerged as a new treatment regime. Acetaminophen exerts anti-prostaglandin effect through a different receptor site than ibuprofen, providing a biological rationale for their synergistic action.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical impact, efficacy and safety of combination regime (Ibuprofen + IV Acetaminophen) for the first treatment course for PDA in ELGANs vs. Ibuprofen alone (current standard treatment).
The study will also evaluate the effects of combination regime vs. ibuprofen alone on neurodevelopmental outcomes at 18-30 months corrected age.
Who can participate
Age range
27 Weeks
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Preterm infants born \<27+0 weeks gestational age
* Permission given by the attending clinician to approach and then consent obtained from parents
* Diagnosis of PDA ≥ 1.5 mm on echocardiography with unrestrictive predominantly left to right shunt
* Designated to receive first treatment course with intravenous or enteral ibuprofen, as decided by the attending team.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Chromosomal anomaly
* Pre-treatment renal dysfunction defined as urine output \< 1ml/kg/hour for the previous 24 hours or serum creatinine \> 100 micromol/L
* Pre-treatment hepatic dysfunction defined as serum aminotransferase (ALT) \> 100 units/L94
* Platelet count \<50,000 per microliter
* Permission denied by the attending clinician to approach parents
* Parental consent not available
* Previous exposure to PDA medical treatment with any drug (prophylactic indomethacin use for prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage will not be considered as PDA treatment).
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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
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Composite of pre-discharge mortality or any grade BPD