Darbepoetin as a neuroprotective agent in mild neonatal encephalopathy: a randomized, placebo-controlled, feasibility trial.
J Perinatol
; 41(6): 1339-1346, 2021 06.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the feasibility and safety of one dose of Darbepoetin alpha (Darbe) administered to neonates ≥34 weeks with mild neonatal encephalopathy (NE).METHODS:
Randomized, masked, placebo-controlled study including neonates ≥34 weeks gestation with mild NE. Neonates were randomized to receive one dose of Darbe (10 µg/kg IV) or placebo. Clinical and laboratory maternal and newborn data were collected. The Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, third edition (Bayley-III) and a standardized neurological examination at 8-12 months of corrected age were assessed.RESULTS:
There were no differences in baseline characteristics of the 21 infants randomized (9 Darbe, 12 placebo). Adverse events were not reported at any time. Bayley-III scores were average in both Darbe and placebo groups.CONCLUSION:
This study demonstrates that a randomized, masked, placebo-controlled trial is safe and feasible. A large, randomized trial is warranted to assess the effect of Darbe in this population.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Encefalopatías
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Fármacos Neuroprotectores
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Humans
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Perinatol
Asunto de la revista:
PERINATOLOGIA
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos