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Lung DiseasePhase 3NCT00551642

Safety and Efficacy Study of Nitric Oxide for Inhalation on Chronic Lung Disease in Premature Babies

A Phase 3 study testing Nitric oxide in people with Lung Disease, run by Mallinckrodt at 35 sites in 9 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of inhaled nitric oxide to reduce the risk of chronic lung disease in pre-term infants with respiratory distress, and to assess the long-term effects of the therapy on the development of these children over 7 years of clinical follow-up. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages Up to 26 hours
Conditions the study is for
Lung Disease
What is being tested?
Nitric oxide
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
800 participants
Where
35 sitesin 9 countries
Study dates
29 May 2005to 17 Jul 2015
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Up to 26 hours
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Inborn preterm infants 24+0 weeks-28+6 days weeks gestational age (defined by first trimester ultrasound or if not available based on the last menstrual period) who requires the use of surfactant within 24 hours of birth (either prophylactically, or for signs of developing respiratory distress), or who requires the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) (fraction of inspired oxygen concentration (FiO2) ≥ 0.30 on a mean airway pressure ≥ 4cm water (H2O)) within 24 hours of birth in order to maintain an oxygen saturation (SpO2) ≥ 85%.
  • Informed consent of the guardian.

Who cannot join

  • Outborn infants.
  • Infants ≥ 29 weeks gestational age.
  • Infants requiring FiO2 >0.5 to maintain SpO2 >85%, on a sufficient mean airway pressure (e.g., > 8 cm H2O on controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV)) in order to achieve adequate chest inflation (8-9 ribs on Chest X-ray) two hours after the proper administration of exogenous surfactant.
  • Any suspected congenital heart disease other than patent ductus arteriosus or atrial septal defect.
  • Any infant with severe bleeding or coagulation abnormalities at high-risk of diathesis, e.g., platelet <50,000 per millimeter cube (mm³), fibrinogen <0.5 gram per liter (g/L), other clotting factors <10%.
  • Any infant in whom a decision has been made not to provide full treatment, e.g., chromosomal abnormalities, severe multiple abnormalities, severe birth asphyxia, etc.
  • Use of another investigational drug or device before or during the active study period.

Trial locations and contacts

35 sites in 9 countries.

35 sites in 9 countries

Germany7 sites
  • Campus Charite Mitte

    Berlin, 10117

  • Universitaetsklinikum Heidelberg

    Heidelberg, 69115

  • Universitaetsklinikum Mannheim

    Mannheim, 68167

  • Universitaetsklinikum Marburg

    Marburg, 35033

  • Universitaetsklinikum Muenchen

    München, 81377

  • Universitaeklinikum Tuebingen

    Tübingen, 72076

  • Univeritaetsklinik Ulm

    Ulm, 89075

Other trials in Germany

Spain7 sites
  • Hospital de Cruces

    Barakaldo, 48903

  • Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron

    Barcelona, 08035

  • Hospital Universitario Gregorio Mar

    Madrid, 28007

  • Hosspital Univeritario La Paz

    Madrid, 28046

  • Hospital Universitario Canarias

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38320

  • Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocio

    Seville, 41013

  • Hospital Universitario La Fe

    Valencia, 46009

Other trials in Spain

Italy6 sites
  • Az. Osp. G. Salesi

    Ancona, 60123

  • Ospedali Riuniti

    Bergamo, 24128

  • Policlinico S. Orsola

    Bologna, 40138

  • Azienda Ospedaliera Careggi

    Florence, 50134

  • University Padova

    Padova, 35128

  • Policlinico Gemelli

    Roma, 00168

Other trials in Italy

Belgium4 sites
  • UCL St. LUC

    Brussels

  • Clinique Notre Dame

    Charleroi

  • Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen

    Edegem

  • Clinique St. Vincent CHC

    Rocourt

Other trials in Belgium

France3 sites
  • Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Creteil

    Créteil, 94000

  • Hospital Mere-Enfant

    Nantes, 44093

  • Hospital Robert Debre

    Paris, 75019

Other trials in France

United Kingdom3 sites
  • Meedway Mariton Hospital

    Gillingham, ME7 5NY

  • Leicester Royal Infirmary

    Leicester, LE1 5WW

  • Kings College

    London, SE5 9RS

Other trials in United Kingdom

Netherlands2 sites
  • Beatrix Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Groningen

    Groningen, 9713 GZ

  • Sophia Kinderziekenhuis

    Rotterdam, 3000 CB

Other trials in Netherlands

Sweden2 sites
  • Astrid Lindgrens barnsjukjus, Karolinska Unviersritets sjukhuset-Solna

    Stockholm, SE-171 76

  • Akademiska Sjukhuset

    Uppsala, SE-751 85

Other trials in Sweden

Finland1 site
  • Oulun yliopsistollinen sairaala

    Oulu, FI-90220

Other trials in Finland

About this study

Official title: The Effects of Nitric Oxide for Inhalation on the Development of Chronic Lung Disease in Pre-term Infants

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of inhaled nitric oxide to reduce the risk of chronic lung disease in pre-term infants with respiratory distress, and to assess the long-term effects of the therapy on the development of these children over 7 years of clinical follow-up.

Read the detailed description

Although the effects of inhaled Nitric Oxide on pulmonary vascular tone are well-described and relevant to term infants with persistent pulmonary hypertension, the pathophysiology of respiratory failure in preterm infants may be quite different. Chronic lung disease (CLD) represents the final pathway of a heterogeneous group of pulmonary disorders of infancy that usually start in the neonatal period. CLD most commonly occurs in preterm (<30 weeks of gestational age (GA) infants with birth weights less than 1,500 grams (g), and especially in those very preterm (<26 weeks GA) with birth weights less than 1,000 g, and who have been treated for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).

Conditions
Lung Disease
Being tested
Nitric oxide, Placebo
Keywords
Preemie, Inhaled Nitric Oxide
Medical subject headings
Lung Diseases

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Nitric oxideDrug

    Also called INO max®

    Nitric Oxide vapour (gas) for inhalation (400 ppm)

  • PlaceboDrug

    Placebo gas for inhalation

Study groups in NCT00551642
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Inhaled Nitric Oxide (INO)Active comparatorINO administered by nasal continuous positive airway pressure, nasal cannula or face mask at 5 parts per million (ppm) for between 7 and 21 days
Receives: Drug: Nitric oxide
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPlacebo gas administered by nasal continuous positive airway pressure, nasal cannula or face mask, for a maximum of 21 days.
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Survival Without Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) in Preterm Infants With Respiratory Distress

    Survival without BPD is defined as the number of preterm infants of 36 weeks gestational age who survived the treatment period without the need for supplemental oxygen

    Measured: 21 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted31 Oct 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study start29 May 2005
  3. Primary completion16 Mar 2008
  4. Study completion17 Jul 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider
Enrolment
800 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00551642
Sponsor's protocol ID
INOT27
Other IDs
2004-002312-29, 2004
Status last verified
Feb 2021
First submitted
30 Oct 2007
Last updated
5 Feb 2021
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: Discussion of statistical endpoints and analysis are included in manuscripts. Summary aggregate (basic) results (including adverse events information) and the study protocol are made available on clinicaltrials.gov (NCT00551642) when required by regulation. Individual de-identified patient data will not be disclosed. Requests for additional information should be directed to the company at medinfo@mnk.com.

Publications

  • Laube M, Amann E, Uhlig U, Yang Y, Fuchs HW, Zemlin M, Mercier JC, Maier RF, Hummler HD, Uhlig S, Thome UH. Inflammatory Mediators in Tracheal Aspirates of Preterm Infants Participating in a Randomized Trial of Inhaled Nitric Oxide. PLoS One. 2017 Jan 3;12(1):e0169352. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0169352. eCollection 2017.

    PubMed 28046032
  • Durrmeyer X, Hummler H, Sanchez-Luna M, Carnielli VP, Field D, Greenough A, Van Overmeire B, Jonsson B, Hallman M, Mercier JC, Marlow N, Johnson S, Baldassarre J; European Union Nitric Oxide Study Group. Two-year outcomes of a randomized controlled trial of inhaled nitric oxide in premature infants. Pediatrics. 2013 Sep;132(3):e695-703. doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-0007. Epub 2013 Aug 12.

    PubMed 23940237
  • Mercier JC, Hummler H, Durrmeyer X, Sanchez-Luna M, Carnielli V, Field D, Greenough A, Van Overmeire B, Jonsson B, Hallman M, Baldassarre J; EUNO Study Group. Inhaled nitric oxide for prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature babies (EUNO): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2010 Jul 31;376(9738):346-54. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(10)60664-2. Epub 2010 Jul 23.

    PubMed 20655106

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Nitric oxide in people with Lung Disease, run by Mallinckrodt at 35 sites in 9 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Feb 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 35 sites in Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, France and 4 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 18 Oct 2010). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Survival Without Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) in Preterm Infants With Respiratory Distress (time frame: 21 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00551642, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Feb 2021.

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