Sildenofil in Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborns

Summary

This study hopes to evaluate the effectiveness of early combined use of Sildenafil and nitric oxide (iNO) in newborns with Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) and or hypoxemic respiratory failure and assess whether this would improve oxygenation, improve time on mechanical ventilation for these babies and also prevent rebound hypoxic episodes.

Timeline

Start

2011-11

Primary completion

2014-11

Completion

2015-06

Drugs

Indications