New study finds safe dose of herpes drug for newborns

NCT ID NCT05468619

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested an oral herpes drug, valacyclovir, in 17 newborns whose mothers had genital herpes. The goal was to find a dose that gives the same drug levels in the blood as the standard IV treatment. The results help doctors know how to safely give this medicine by mouth to prevent or treat herpes in babies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atrium Health ID Consultants & Infusion Care Specialists

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States

  • Children's Nebraska

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68114-4108, United States

  • Children's of Alabama Child Health Research Unit (CHRU)

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233-0011, United States

  • Emory University School of Medicine

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322-1014, United States

  • M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454, United States

  • Medical College of Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226-3522, United States

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio, 43205-2664, United States

  • SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital - Pediatrics

    Syracuse, New York, 13210-2342, United States

  • Steven and Alexandra Cohen Childrens Medical Center of New York - New Hyde Park - Infectious Disease

    Queens, New York, 11040, United States

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine - Norton Children's Hospital - Infectious Diseases

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

  • University of Rochester Medical Center - Strong Memorial Hospital - Infectious Diseases

    Rochester, New York, 14642-0001, United States

  • Washington University in St. Louis

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110-1010, United States

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