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Betamethasone Dosing Interval - 12 or 24 Hours?
The purpose of this study is to determine if there may be a benefit to the newborn if betamethasone is given 12 hours apart instead of 24 hours apart.
Details
| Lead sponsor | The Cooper Health System |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 200 |
| Start date | 2006-04 |
| Completion | 2009-10 |
Conditions
- Preterm Delivery
Interventions
- dosing of Betamethasone
Primary outcomes
- The diagnosis of RDS is defined as: PaO2 < 50 mm Hg in room air, central cyanosis in room air, or a requirement for supplemental O2 to maintain PaO2 > 50 mm Hg, along with chest xray findings consistent with RDS (per the Vermont Oxford Network) — Until neonatal discharge
Countries
United States