Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Gestational age at birth >= 34 weeks. 2. Treatment with oxygen and inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) in the NICU of the LUMC for PPHN.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Congenital malformations that affect the ability to adequately oxygenate (e.g., cyanotic congenital heart defects and congenital diaphragmatic hernia). 2. No arterial line in place as part of standard care.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameters are oxidative stress levels, quantified by the concentration of 8-iso-PGF2a and malondialdehyde (MDA) in the plasma and urine. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary parameters include the concentration and duration of supplemental oxygen therapy, and the occurrence of hyperoxemia and hypoxemia. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum