Overview

Effect of Melatonin on Feeding Intolerance and Incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2019-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Assesses the efficacy of melatonin in treatment of feeding intolerance in preterm infants, the time needed to reach full enteral intake, the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis and measures the level of tumor necrosis factor-alpha as a marker of oxidative stress.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Ain Shams University
Treatments:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Antibiotics, Antitubercular
Melatonin