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A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is associated with increased morbidity in premature infants. Standard indomethacin treatment is associated with intestinal and renal morbidity. B-type natriuretic peptide is elevated in significant PDAs. This study will determine whether BNP guided therapy could reduce doses of indomethacin.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withhold standard INDO dose if BNP < 100 pg/ml | Procedure |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Number of indomethacin doses given on study | 2 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| rate of PDA ligation | Discharge from NICU | |
| Rate of Chronic lung disease | 36 weeks corrected gestational age |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| D Sc Lim, MD | University of Virginia | Principal Investigator |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D004374 | Ductus Arteriosus, Patent |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006330 | Heart Defects, Congenital |
| D018376 | Cardiovascular Abnormalities |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D006331 | Heart Diseases |
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| D000013 | Congenital Abnormalities |
| D009358 | Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities |