Overview

Apnea of Prematurity Results in Respiratory Distress and Cyanosis. Caffeine Citrate Can Treat It.

Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Trial end date:
2026-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
High-dose caffeine citrate is more effective than low-dose caffeine citrate in the treatment of apnea of prematurity (AOP). The high-dose group showed fewer apnea episodes, higher extubation success rate, lower extubation failure rate and shorter duration of oxygen therapy
Phase:
PHASE1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Nishtar Medical University
Treatments:
caffeine citrate
Contraceptives, Oral