Comparing two blood pressure medicines for newborns with lung hypertension
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two medicines (dopamine and norepinephrine) to see which works better for raising blood pressure in newborns who have both low blood pressure and high blood pressure in the lungs. Both medicines are given through a vein to help stabilize your baby's blood pressure.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is at least 32 weeks at birth and less than 28 days old.
- Your baby needs breathing support like a ventilator, CPAP, or high-flow oxygen (at least 2 liters per minute).
- An echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) has confirmed that your baby has high blood pressure in the lungs.
- Your baby's blood pressure is still low after receiving extra fluids (a fluid bolus).
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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