Melatonin for Neuroprotection Following Perinatal Asphyxia

Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of combining melatonin to whole body cooling on the brain injury and outcome of neonates following perinatal asphyxia.

Timeline

Start

2012-01

Primary completion

2013-12

Completion

2013-12

Publications

• Background Gitto E, Reiter RJ, Cordaro SP, La Rosa M, Chiurazzi P, Trimarchi G, Gitto P, Calabro MP, Barberi I. Oxidative and inflammatory parameters in respiratory distress syndrome of preterm newborns: beneficial effects of melatonin. Am J Perinatol. 2004 May;21(4):209-16. doi: 10.1055/s-2004-828610.
• Background Gitto E, Romeo C, Reiter RJ, Impellizzeri P, Pesce S, Basile M, Antonuccio P, Trimarchi G, Gentile C, Barberi I, Zuccarello B. Melatonin reduces oxidative stress in surgical neonates. J Pediatr Surg. 2004 Feb;39(2):184-9; discussion 184-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2003.10.003.
• Background Chen YC, Tain YL, Sheen JM, Huang LT. Melatonin utility in neonates and children. J Formos Med Assoc. 2012 Feb;111(2):57-66. doi: 10.1016/j.jfma.2011.11.024. Epub 2012 Feb 15.

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