IV Sildenafil Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Of The Newborn

Summary

To determine the efficacy of iv sildenafil in term and near term infants with PPHN (persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn), by measuring the need for inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) compared to a historical control group not treated with sildenafil.

Timeline

Start

2012-03

Primary completion

2013-04

Completion

2013-04

Drugs

Indications