Can caffeine help cooled newborn brains? small study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06448780

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at how caffeine is processed in newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a brain injury caused by lack of oxygen around birth. All babies are receiving standard cooling therapy. The goal is to find the right dose and check for safety. 16 newborns will take part.

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Locations

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
RECRUITING

Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, United States

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Newborn Critical Care Center
RECRUITING

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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HYPOXIC-ISCHEMIC ENCEPHALOPATHY