Doxapram for apnea in very preterm babies on breathing support
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial studies whether the medicine doxapram can better treat breathing pauses (apnea) in very preterm babies who are already on breathing support in the NICU. It aims to reduce the need for extra interventions and improve outcomes in this high-risk group.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is in the NICU at one of the study hospitals
- Both parents (or legal representatives) can sign the consent form
- Your baby was born before 29 weeks of pregnancy
- Your baby is already receiving caffeine and a well-dosed plan (per the trial)
- Your baby is on noninvasive breathing support (like nasal CPAP or similar) or a noninvasive ventilator setup
- Your baby has apnea (breathing pauses) that require a medical intervention
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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