Abandoned study: can a common painkiller help close a tiny heart vessel in preemies?
Disease control
Terminated
This study tested whether adding acetaminophen to standard ibuprofen treatment could better close a blood vessel (ductus arteriosus) that stays open too long in very premature infants. The trial was planned for preterm babies born at or before 27 weeks and 6 days who needed breat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of South Alabama • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC