Phase II Pilot Study of Early Cortisol Replacement to Prevent Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

June 23, 2005 updated by: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

OBJECTIVES: I. Estimate the efficacy of cortisol replacement therapy during the first 12 days of life for prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

II. Estimate the effect of cortisol replacement therapy on the signs of acute adrenal insufficiency.

III. Evaluate the effects of cortisol replacement therapy on adrenal hormone concentrations and on the ability of the adrenal gland to respond to ACTH.

IV. Determine the effect of this replacement therapy on markers of inflammation in lung lavage fluid and peripheral blood leukocytes.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study. Hydrocortisone therapy IV or placebo begins no later than 48 hours after birth and continues every 12 hours for 12 days. Hydrocortisone is given at 2-4 times the basal cortisol secretion rate.

Tracheal lavage on intubated babies is performed at start of study and on day 4 of life to assess concentrations of inflammatory markers.

If larger babies show appropriate response to ACTH by 15-17 days and the less mature babies show a decreased response, then a longer course of therapy is proposed for future studies.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

40

Phase

  • Phase 2

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 second to 1 year (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA:

--Disease Characteristics--

  • At risk for development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia

--Patient Characteristics--

  • Hematopoietic: No congenital sepsis
  • Hepatic: No structural defect of liver
  • Renal: No agenesis or structural defect of a kidney
  • Cardiovascular: No structural defect of the heart
  • Metabolic: No diabetic mothers (e.g., preexisting insulin dependent, noninsulin dependent, and gestational diabetes)
  • Pulmonary: No structural defect of the lung
  • Other: Newborn birth weight must be 500 to 999 g and have endotracheal tubes in place at 12 hours of age Eligible if treatment can be given before 48 hours of postnatal life No major congenital anomaly causing significant defect in major organ system

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Collaborators

Penn State University

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Kristi L. Watterberg, Penn State University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 1996

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 24, 2000

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 24, 2000

First Posted (Estimate)

February 25, 2000

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 24, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2005

Last Verified

December 1, 2001

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 199/12016
  • PENN-420633

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