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Corticosteroid

Betamethasone for Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of Southern California
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
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Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up delivery to 72 hours of life
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Study Summary

This trial is investigating whether giving a steroid called betamethasone to late preterm infants before they are born impacts the development of neonatal hypoglycemia.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for single-baby pregnancies where the baby is due a bit early (between 34 and almost 37 weeks). Moms should be planning to deliver in this late preterm period. It's not for twins, pregnancies with major baby health issues, moms who can't take betamethasone, those about to give birth within 12 hours of joining the study, or moms with diabetes before pregnancy.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study looks at when to give betamethasone (a steroid) to pregnant women whose babies are coming a little early. The goal is to see if giving it at different times affects the chances of their newborns having low blood sugar right after birth.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects aren't listed here, steroids like betamethasone could cause changes in blood sugar levels and may have other effects on both mom and baby that will be monitored during the trial.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~delivery to 72 hours of life
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and delivery to 72 hours of life for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Neonatal Glucose Concentration
Secondary outcome measures
Length of Hospital Stay
Need for supplemental oxygen
Need for surfactant administration
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Other outcome measures
Feeding Difficulty
Intraventricular Hemorrhage Grade 3 or 4 (Severe IVH)
Necrotizing Entercolitis
+2 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Late Preterm Steroids 2 DaysActive Control1 Intervention
Group II: Late Preterm Steroids 7 DaysActive Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Southern CaliforniaLead Sponsor
906 Previous Clinical Trials
1,596,078 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Corticosteroid) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04869709 — Phase 4
Neonatal Hypoglycemia Research Study Groups: Late Preterm Steroids 2 Days, Late Preterm Steroids 7 Days
Neonatal Hypoglycemia Clinical Trial 2023: Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04869709 — Phase 4
Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Corticosteroid) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04869709 — Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this research represent an unprecedented approach?

"Presently, there are 15 ongoing clinical trials for Late Preterm Steroids 7 Days that span 22 countries and 55 cities. These investigations began in 2010 when Mantecorp Industria Quimica e Farmaceutica Ltd conducted a Phase 3 study of 170 patients. Since then, 121 observations have been concluded successfully."

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What is the cap on participant numbers for this medical experiment?

"Currently, this trial is not recruiting participants. It was first published on July 1st 2021 and last updated April 29th 2021. If you are looking for other medical trials to join, there are 124 clinical studies actively enrolling patients with hypoglycemia and 15 Late Preterm Steroids 7 Days studies that need volunteers now."

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What clinical indications are most typically addressed with treatment utilizing Late Preterm Steroids 7 Days?

"Late Preterm Steroids 7 Days is usually prescribed to alleviate nephrotic syndrome. Additionally, this medication has been used with success for the management of neoplasms, brain disorders, ophthalmia, sympathetic issues and eye afflictions."

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Is this research program accepting new participants?

"This clinical trial is not presently admitting participants. It was published on July 1st 2021, and the latest update to its information occurred April 29th of this year. If you are interested in other research studies involving hypoglycemia, 124 trials are actively recruiting patients while 15 more have opened enrollment for Late Preterm Steroids 7 Days."

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To what extent has Late Preterm Steroids 7 Days been proven to be innocuous for individuals?

"There is a wealth of evidence supporting the safety of Late Preterm Steroids 7 Days, so it has been rated 3 on our team's scale. This treatment has already taken its final step in development and gained approval."

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