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Plasma B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Concentrations in Preterm Infants < 28 Weeks

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00528736
First received: September 10, 2007
Last updated: September 12, 2007
Last verified: September 2007
History of Changes
  Purpose

The aim of the study was to evaluate BNP in preterm infants < 28 weeks on the second day of life, when it is still unknown, if a patent ductus arteriosus is hemodynamic significant or not. We hypothesized that high plasma BNP concentrations on day 2 are associated with the need of PDA intervention in the further course.


Condition
Infant, Premature
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
Natriuretic Peptide Brain

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Observational Model: Defined Population
Primary Purpose: Screening
Time Perspective: Longitudinal
Time Perspective: Prospective

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Premature Babies
U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Charite University, Berlin, Germany:

Enrollment: 82
Study Start Date: August 2005
Study Completion Date: April 2007
Detailed Description:

From the study infants blood samples (0.1ml) were collected in K-EDTA microtubes within 24 to 48 hours of age through umbilical artery catheter aspiration or routine venous puncture. The samples were spun at 7000 rpm for 3 minutes. Platelet-free plasma was stored at -20°C until BNP analysis of all collected samples was carried out. The BNP assay was performed using a fully automated immunoassay system ADVIA method for the Centaur System (Bayer Diagnostic Division).

In preterm infants who were treated with indomethacin or surgical ligation we collected additional blood samples 2-4 hours before intervention and 24 hours after the completion of the ductus treatment.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   up to 48 Hours
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Written parental informed consent
  • Preterm infant < 28 weeks of gestation
  • Admitted to our NICU within 48 hours after birth

Exclusion Criteria:

  • No written parental informed consent,
  • Congenital heart disease,
  • Death
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00528736

Locations
Germany
Department of Neonatology, Charite Virchow Hospital, Medical University Berlin
Berlin, Germany, 13353
Sponsors and Collaborators
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Investigators
Study Director: Christoph Czernik, MD Department of Neonatology, Charite Virchow Hospital, Medical University Berlin
  More Information

No publications provided

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00528736     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: EA2/198/05
Study First Received: September 10, 2007
Last Updated: September 12, 2007
Health Authority: Germany: Ethics Commission

Keywords provided by Charite University, Berlin, Germany:
preterm infants < 28 weeks
B-type natriuretic peptide
prediction
ductus intervention

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
Heart Defects, Congenital
Cardiovascular Abnormalities
Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Congenital Abnormalities
 Natriuretic Peptide, Brain
Natriuretic Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Pharmacologic Actions
Cardiovascular Agents
Therapeutic Uses

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