drugset / Trial / NCT02103777
High Versus Low Dose of Caffeine for Apnea of Prematurity
RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindPrevention
Summary
The optimum caffeine dose for apnea of prematurity has not been well investigated so the objective of the study is to compare high versus low dose of caffeine citrate to facilitate successful extubation in mechanically ventilated preterm infants.
Timeline
- Start
- 2011-09
- Primary completion
- 2013-09
- Completion
- 2013-09
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Caffeine | Small molecule | 10 mg/kg | — |
| Comparator | Caffeine | Small molecule | 20 mg/kg | — |