Phase III Randomized, Double-Blind Study of Dexamethasone Vs Dexamethasone/Methylprednisolone Vs Placebo for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the efficacy of dexamethasone (DM) vs. DM/methylprednisolone treatment vs. placebo, initiated within the first month of life, on long-term pulmonary and developmental outcomes in premature infants with evolving bronchopulmonary dysplasia. II. Compare the toxicities of these treatments. III. Assess treatment effects on adrenal function.

Timeline

Start

1995-11

Primary completion

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Completion

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Drugs

Indications