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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT03949049

NCT03949049 Citicoline as Neuroprotector in Neonates Exposed to Hypoxia

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NCT ID NCT03949049
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Sherief Abd-Elsalam
Condition Neonatal Hypoxia
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2019-02-01
Primary Completion 2029-12-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age 1 Month
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
CiticolinePlacebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2019-02-01 with a primary completion date of 2029-12-01.

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Brief Summary

Citicoline as neuroprotector in neonates exposed to hypoxia: A randomized controlled trial

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * neonates with hypoxia. Exclusion Criteria: * hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

sherief abd-elsalam, ass. prof.

✉ sheriefabdelsalam@yahoo.com

📞 00201147773440

Principal Investigator

Abeer Salamah, Lecturer

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Pediatrics department - Kafr-Elsheikh university

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03949049 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, up to 1 Month, studying Neonatal Hypoxia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT03949049 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 40 participants.

Is NCT03949049 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03949049 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at sheriefabdelsalam@yahoo.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03949049 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Cairo, Egypt.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03949049 clinical trial?

NCT03949049 is sponsored by Sherief Abd-Elsalam. The principal investigator is Abeer Salamah, Lecturer at Pediatrics department - Kafr-Elsheikh university. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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