CompletedNot Applicable

Melatonin Effects on the Left Ventricular Function in Neonates With Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension

Egypt80 participantsStarted 2023-01-01

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of melatonin on the left ventricular function in neonates with persistent pulmonary hypertension

Who can participate

Age range36 Weeks

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Neonates of ≥ 36 weeks of gestational age. * Both sexes. * Admitted with persistent pulmonary hypertension. Exclusion Criteria: * Preterm infants \< 36 weeks of gestation. * Infants with congenital heart diseases. * Infants with dysrhythmia. * Chromosomal abnormalities. * Severe pathological jaundice. * Metabolic or endocrinal disorders. * Major congenital malformations.

What they're measuring

Left ventricle global longitudinal strain

Timeframe: Immediately after medication (Up to 1 hour)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07090720

SponsorTanta University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-01

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