- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT04772222
Dexmedetomidine Use in Infants Undergoing Cooling Due to Neonatal Encephalopathy (DICE Trial) (DICE)
July 19, 2023 updated by: Mariana Baserga, University of Utah
Management of neonatal pain and sedation often includes opioid therapy.
A growing body of evidence suggests long-term harm associated with neonatal opioid exposure.
Providing optimal sedation while neonates are undergoing therapeutic hypothermia (TH) may be beneficial but also presents therapeutic challenges.
While there is evidence from animal models of brain injury and clinical trials in adults to support the safety and neuroprotective properties of dexmedetomidine (DMT), there are no published large clinical trials demonstrating safety and efficacy of DMT use in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) during treatment with TH.
This study is innovative in proposing a Phase II, 2-arm trial providing the opportunity to evaluate the use of DMT as compared to the use of morphine for sedation and pain management for babies undergoing TH.
We propose to confirm optimal DMT dosing by collecting opportunistic pharmacokinetics (PK) data and determine safety of DMT in this population.
These data will inform a larger phase III efficacy trial.
Study Overview
Status
Recruiting
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Estimated)
50
Phase
- Phase 2
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Contact
- Name: Mariana Baserga, MD
- Phone Number: 801-581-4178
- Email: mariana.baserga@hsc.utah.edu
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Carrie Rau, RN
- Phone Number: 801-213-3360
- Email: carrie.rau@hsc.utah.edu
Study Locations
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Utah
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Murray, Utah, United States, 84107
- Recruiting
- Intermountain Medical Center
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Contact:
- Mariana Baserga, MD
- Phone Number: 801-581-4178
- Email: mariana.baserga@hsc.utah.edu
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Contact:
- Kimberlee Weaver-Lewis, RN, MS
- Phone Number: 801-507-7675
- Email: kimberlee.weaverlewis@imail.org
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Ogden, Utah, United States, 84403
- Recruiting
- McKay-Dee Hospital
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Contact:
- Mariana Baserga, MD
- Phone Number: 801-581-4178
- Email: mariana.baserga@hsc.utah.edu
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Contact:
- Kimberlee Weaver-Lewis, RN, MS
- Phone Number: 801-507-7675
- Email: kimberlee.weaverlewis@imail.org
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Provo, Utah, United States, 84604
- Recruiting
- Utah Valley Hospital
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Contact:
- Mariana Baserga, MD
- Phone Number: 801-581-4178
- Email: mariana.baserga@hsc.utah.edu
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Contact:
- Kimberlee Weaver-Lewis, RN, MS
- Phone Number: 801-507-7675
- Email: kimberlee.weaverlewis@imail.org
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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84113
- Recruiting
- Primary Children's Hospital
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Contact:
- Mariana Baserga, MD
- Phone Number: 801-581-4178
- Email: mariana.baserga@hsc.utah.edu
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Contact:
- Kimberlee Weaver-Lewis, RN
- Phone Number: 801-507-7675
- Email: kimberlee.weaverlewis@imail.org
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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84132
- Recruiting
- University of Utah Health
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Contact:
- Mariana Baserga, MD
- Phone Number: 801-581-4178
- Email: mariana.baserga@hsc.utah.edu
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Contact:
- Carrie Rau, RN
- Phone Number: 801-213-3360
- Email: carrie.rau@hsc.utah.edu
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
No older than 1 day (Child)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Neonates ≥36 weeks' gestational age diagnosed with moderate-to-severe neonatal encephalopathy and treated with TH (target temperature 33.5°C) for a planned duration of 72 h.
- Infants requiring sedation and/or treatment to prevent shivering during TH as assessed by the Neonatal Pain, Agitation, and Sedation Scale (N-PASS) scores and a modified Bedside Shivering Assessment Scale.
- Informed consent document approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) obtained prior to randomization
Exclusion Criteria:
- Known chromosomal anomalies
- Cyanotic congenital heart defects
- Redirection of care being considered because of moribund condition, or a decision made to withhold full support
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Dexmedetomidine (DMT)
Subjects randomized to DMT arm in a 1:1 ratio.
A loading dose of 1 mcg/kg will be given followed by 0.1 to 0.5 mcg/kg/h continuous infusion.
The Neonatal Pain, Agitation, and Sedation Scale (N-PASS) will be used to determine infusion rate.
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Potent α2-adrenergic receptor agonist that provides sedation, analgesia, and prevents shivering but does not suppress ventilation.
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Active Comparator: Morphine
Subjects randomized to morphine in a 1:1 ratio.
Intermittent dosing every 3-4 hours of 0.02-0.05
mg/kg/dose or continuous infusion of 0.005 to 0.01 mg/kg/hr.
The N-PASS will be used to determine dosing and frequency.
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Opioid agonist that provides analgesia, pain management and sedation and may suppress ventilation.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Examine Safety Measures in infants receiving DMT to those receiving morphine
Time Frame: First 96 hours of life
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Safety will be evaluated during the first 4 days of life by documenting potential adverse events such hypotension, hypertension, bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, hypothermia, acute renal failure, liver failure, and seizures outside of normal range for the study population.
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First 96 hours of life
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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DMT plasma levels
Time Frame: one week
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Two opportunistic PK samples (at time of routine laboratories) and a PK sample any time there is an adverse event will be obtained for measurement of DMT plasma concentrations as needed.
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one week
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Other Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Number of participants who experience shivering
Time Frame: First 96 hours of life
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Number of babies who experience shivering during therapeutic hypothermia will be compared between the two drug treatment regimens
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First 96 hours of life
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Number of participants who require respiratory support
Time Frame: First week of life
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Number of babies who require respiratory support will be compared between the two drug treatment regimens.
This will include ventilator, continuous positive airway pressure, and oxygen use
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First week of life
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Days to full oral feedings by bottle or breast
Time Frame: Up to two months
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Days to full oral feedings will be compared between the two drug treatment regimens
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Up to two months
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Generalized Motor Assessment Scores (GMA) 7 days after weaned off of study drug or discharge, whichever happens first
Time Frame: up to 3 weeks
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the GMA is a validated test that aids in early detection of neurological movement disorders by evaluating the quality of movements during a 2-minute video.
Certified assessors will grade the quality of movements which include: normal writhing, poor repertoire, cramped synchronized, and chaotic movements.
All movements other than normal writhing are considered atypical.
The results will be compared between the two drug treatments.
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up to 3 weeks
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Generalized Motor Assessment Scores at 3-4 months of age
Time Frame: 3-4 months of age
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the GMA is a validated test that aids in early detection of neurological movement disorders by evaluating the quality of movements during a 2-minute video.
Certified assessors will grade the quality of movements which include: normal writhing, poor repertoire, cramped synchronized, and chaotic movements.
All movements other than normal writhing are considered atypical.
The results will be compared between the two drug treatments.
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3-4 months of age
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Hammersmith Infant Neurological Exam (HINE) scores at 3-4 months of age
Time Frame: 3-4 months of age
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The HINE is a 26 item exam that assesses different aspects of neurological function and these scores will be compared between the two drug treatment regimens.
This assessment scores 5 different neurological development areas: Cranial nerve function, posture, movements, tone, and reflexes/reactions.
The maximum score is 78 and lowest score is 0. Higher scores show better neurological development consistent with better outcomes.
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3-4 months of age
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Hammersmith Infant Neurological Exam (HINE) scores at 6-9 months of age
Time Frame: 6-9 months of age
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The HINE is a 26 item exam that assesses different aspects of neurological function and these scores will be compared between the two drug treatment regimens.
This assessment scores 5 different neurological development areas: Cranial nerve function, posture, movements, tone, and reflexes/reactions.
The maximum score is 78 and lowest score is 0. Higher scores show better neurological development consistent with better outcomes.
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6-9 months of age
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Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP) scores at 3-4 months of corrected age
Time Frame: 3-4 months of corrected age
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This test evaluates posture and motor control and is designed to be used specifically in infants born prematurely.
Results are given based on z-scores from normative values and are given as low average, below average, and far below average.
Lower scores are more predictive of worse outcomes.
These scores will be compared between the two drug treatment regimens.
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3-4 months of corrected age
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Peabody Developmental Motor Skills (PDMS-2) at 6-9 months of age
Time Frame: 6-9 months of age
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This test evaluates fine motor, gross motor, and total motor skills.
Results are converted to age equivalent rating and then quotient scores are given for each category.
Minimum is 35 and maximum is 165.
The average score is 90-110, with higher scores given in 3 SD above average performance and lower scores given in 3 SD below average performance.The higher the score, the better predicted outcome.
These scores will be compared between the two drug treatment regimens.
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6-9 months of age
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Ages and Stages Questionnaire at 6-9 months of age
Time Frame: 6-9 months of age
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Parental survey that assesses communication, gross and fine motor skills, and social behaviors. Scores range from 0-60, and the higher the score, the better the outcome. These scores will be compared between the two drug treatment regimens |
6-9 months of age
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Mariana Baserga, MD, University of Utah
Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
June 20, 2022
Primary Completion (Estimated)
September 30, 2024
Study Completion (Estimated)
June 30, 2025
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
February 18, 2021
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
February 22, 2021
First Posted (Actual)
February 26, 2021
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
July 21, 2023
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
July 19, 2023
Last Verified
July 1, 2023
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Vascular Diseases
- Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Central Nervous System Diseases
- Nervous System Diseases
- Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory
- Hypoxia
- Hypoxia, Brain
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Diseases
- Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain
- Physiological Effects of Drugs
- Adrenergic Agents
- Neurotransmitter Agents
- Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
- Central Nervous System Depressants
- Peripheral Nervous System Agents
- Analgesics
- Sensory System Agents
- Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
- Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists
- Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
- Adrenergic Agonists
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Narcotics
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
- Dexmedetomidine
- Morphine
Other Study ID Numbers
- 136561
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
NO
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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