Finding the right dose of dobutamine for very preterm infants
Treatments studied
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study is for very premature babies (born before 33 weeks) who have low blood flow from the heart. It tests different doses of dobutamine, a medicine that helps the heart pump stronger, to find the safest and most effective dose.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born before 33 weeks of pregnancy (up to 32 weeks and 6 days).
- Your baby has low blood flow from the heart (measured by ultrasound as SVC flow less than 51 ml/kg/min).
- You or the legal representative sign a consent form agreeing to the study.
- Your baby is not already on dobutamine treatment.
- Your baby does not have severe fluid buildup (hydrops) needing drainage before the study.
- Your baby does not have heart defects, diaphragmatic hernia, or other major birth problems that affect the heart.
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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