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Recruiting Phase 1, Phase 2 NCT04898114

NCT04898114 Nebulized Magnesium Sulfate and Sildenafil for Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn

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NCT ID NCT04898114
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1, Phase 2
Sponsor Sohag University
Condition Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2021-06-02
Primary Completion 2025-04-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 6 Hours
Max Age 72 Hours
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Magnesium sulfateSildenafil CitrateIsotonic saline

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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 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2021-06-02 with a primary completion date of 2025-04-30.

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Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of nebulized magnesium sulfate combined with sildenafil citrate, compared with sildenafil citrate alone, in treating neonates with severe persistent pulmonary hypertension on mechanical ventilation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Gestational age ≥ 36 weeks * Birth weight between 2.5 and 4 kg. * Post-natal age between 6 and 72 hours. * PPHN confirmed by echocardiography * Oxygenation index (OI) \> 30 on two occasions at least 15 minutes apart * Connected to Mechanical Ventilation Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to obtain informed consent * Newborns to mothers who received magnesium sulfate within 48 hours before labor. * Congenital heart diseases, other than patent ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale. * Major congenital anomalies (including congenital diaphragmatic hernia and lung hypoplasia). * Prior need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. * Mean arterial blood pressure (MABP) \< 35 mmHg despite therapy with volume infusions and vasoactive inotropes. * Impaired kidney function. * Prior administration of pulmonary vasodilators. * Gastrointestinal intolerance or bleeding

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Elsayed Abdelkreem, MD, PhD

✉ d.elsayedmohammed@med.sohag.edu.eg

📞 00201114232126

Principal Investigator

Elsayed Abdelkreem, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Sohag University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04898114 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 6 Hours or older, up to 72 Hours, studying Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn. 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 NCT04898114 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT04898114 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04898114 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at d.elsayedmohammed@med.sohag.edu.eg for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04898114 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Sohag, Egypt.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04898114 clinical trial?

NCT04898114 is sponsored by Sohag University. The principal investigator is Elsayed Abdelkreem, MD, PhD at Sohag University. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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