Status:

UNKNOWN

Propofol Versus Midazolam as Premedication for Preterm Neonates With Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)

Lead Sponsor:

Federal University of Minas Gerais

Conditions:

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

30-2 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the intubation conditions among propofol and remifentanil versus midazolam and remifentanil in premature neonates with respiratory distress syndrome. At the same tim...

Detailed Description

It has been demonstrated that remifentanil, due to it its very short context-sensitive, has an interesting potential for use in premature neonates with respiratory distress syndrome. Indeed, remifenta...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Gestational age between 28-34 wk
  • Clinical and radiological features compatible with respiratory distress syndrome that required elective tracheal intubation and surfactant therapy
  • Hemodynamic stability before tracheal intubation
  • Signature (parents) consent form

Exclusion

  • The presence of major congenital malformations
  • Birth weigh less than 1000 g
  • Previous use of opioid or other sedative drug for any reason
  • Previous tracheal intubation
  • Hemodynamic instability before the indication of tracheal intubation
  • Refuse of the parents to enroll the neonate in the study protocol

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00797160

Start Date

August 1 2008

End Date

December 1 2009

Last Update

November 25 2008

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Department of Neonatology of Julia Kubitschek Hospital

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 30620470