New hope for newborns: could vasopressin beat epinephrine in CPR?
NCT ID NCT05738148
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tests whether vasopressin works better than the standard drug epinephrine during CPR for newborns with no heartbeat or very low heart rate. Researchers will compare how quickly the heart recovers and whether babies survive without brain injury. Only 8 infants are enrolled, making this an early safety and feasibility trial.
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Royal Alexandra Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3V9, Canada
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