Overview

Clinical Trial of Eye Prophylaxis in the Newborn

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
To compare the effectiveness of silver nitrate drops, erythromycin ointment, or no medication in preventing neonatal conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and other eye infections. To compare side effects of the two prophylactic agents.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Treatments:
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Estolate
Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate
Erythromycin stearate
Silver Nitrate