The medical condition for this application is the Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). RDS, also known as hyaline membrane disease, is characterized by lung immaturity and surfactant deficiency and is the most common respiratory disorder in premature infants. The first clinical manifestations of RDS at birth are grunting respiration, subcostal and intercostal retractions, cyanosis and nasal flaring.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who meet all of the following criteria are eligible to participate in the study: 1.RDS by clinical and radiographic criteria 2.Birth weight between and including 750 to 1000 g if gestional age (GA) = 27 weeks, and between 1001 to 2500 g (no restrictions on GA) 3.Post-natal age of 2 to 4h 4.On NCPAP with FiO2 of 0.3-0.35 to maintain SaO2 87-93% for = 30 min preceding randomization 5.Arterial line in place 6.At least one ABG obtained while on NCPAP with FiO2 of 0.3-0.35 to maintain SaO2 87-93% during the hour prior to randomization 7.Written informed consent obtained from parent or legal guardian prior to enrollment Are the trial subjects under 18? yes Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) no F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who meet any of the following criteria are not eligible to participate in the study: 1.Rupture of membranes > 6 days prior to delivery 2.Prior surfactant treatment 3.Any post-natal ABG with pH10 µg/kg/min dopamine to maintain acceptable blood pressure during the hour prior to randomization 10.Other medical problem that would potentially interfere with the conduct of the study or confound study endpoints 11.Previously received or are planned to receive any other experimental treatment during the study period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
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| Secondary Objective: The secondary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of aerosolized Curosurf delivered via NCPAP in infants with RDS.;Primary end point(s): The primary endpoints of the trial are: - Clinically significant changes in vital signs - Incidence of treatment related adverse events and serious adverse events - Change in fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) - Need for Instilled surfactant ;Main Objective: The primary objective is to evaluate the safety of aerosolized Curosurf delivered via nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in infants with RDS. | — |
Countries
Czech Republic