Could a new drug replace morphine for babies undergoing brain cooling?
NCT ID NCT04772222
First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a drug called dexmedetomidine (DMT) as a sedative and pain reliever for newborns with brain injury who are being cooled to protect their brains. The goal was to see if DMT is safer than the standard drug, morphine, which may have long-term side effects. Fifty full-term babies were enrolled, and researchers measured safety and drug levels in the blood. Results will help design a larger trial to confirm if DMT is a better option for these fragile infants.
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Intermountain Medical Center
Murray, Utah, 84107, United States
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McKay-Dee Hospital
Ogden, Utah, 84403, United States
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Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84113, United States
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University of Utah Health
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States
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Utah Valley Hospital
Provo, Utah, 84604, United States
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