Can a common painkiller prevent a heart problem in preemies?
NCT ID NCT07067177
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving paracetamol (a common painkiller) early can prevent a heart opening called PDA from staying open in extremely premature infants (born before 30 weeks or under 1250 grams). 40 babies were randomly given either paracetamol or the standard drug indomethacin. The goal was to see which drug works better at closing the opening, with follow-up including heart scans and blood tests.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al Ahli Hospital
Hebron, Palestinian Territories
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Makassed
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories
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Palestine Medical Complex
Ramallah, Palestinian Territories
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