drugset / Trial / NCT00271336
Pentoxifylline in the Treatment of NEC in Premature Neonates
RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindTreatment
Summary
Pentoxifylline improves microcirculation and decreases TNF alpha levels associated with sepsis, rendering it of potential therapeutic value in necrotizing enterocolitis in premature neonates.
Timeline
- Start
- 2005-01
- Primary completion
- 2009-03
- Completion
- 2010-03
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Pentoxifylline | Small molecule | 5 mg/kg | Intravenous |