Ibuprofen vs. Continuous Indomethacin in the Treatment of PDA

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether closure of the PDA in premature neonates using IV ibuprofen vs continuous IV indomethacin has different side effects, eg. effects on renal function, on blood flow velocity in the superior mesenteric artery, the anterior cerebral artery, and the renal artery.

Timeline

Start

2002-02

Primary completion

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Completion

2006-09

Drugs

Indications