NCT04869709

Brief Summary

This is a prospective randomized controlled trial investigating the timing of betamethasone administration in late preterm infants in relation to delivery and impact on neonatal hypoglycemia. Previous data has shown that neonatal hypoglycemia is increased in late preterm infants that were exposed to antenatal corticosteroids. The investigators hypothesize that the timing of steroid administration may impact the development of neonatal hypoglycemia.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
210

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2021

Typical duration for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 9, 2021

Completed
24 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 3, 2021

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2021

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2023

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

May 3, 2021

Status Verified

April 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

April 9, 2021

Last Update Submit

April 29, 2021

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Neonatal Glucose Concentration

    Glucose reported in mg/dL; Hypoglycemia defined as concentration \< 40 mg/dL

    Delivery to 72 hours of life

Secondary Outcomes (11)

  • Length of Hospital Stay

    Delivery to discharge from hospital

  • Use of CPAP or High Flow Nasal Cannula

    Delivery to 72 hours of life

  • Need for supplemental oxygen

    Delivery to 72 hours of life

  • Use of ECMO

    Delivery to 72 hours of life

  • Use of mechanical ventilation

    Delivery to 72 hours of life

  • +6 more secondary outcomes

Other Outcomes (5)

  • Need for resuscitation at birth

    Within 30 minutes of delivery

  • Neonatal Hypothermia

    Delivery to 72 hours of life

  • Necrotizing Entercolitis

    Delivery to 72 hours of life

  • +2 more other outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Late Preterm Steroids 2 Days

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Drug: Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate

Late Preterm Steroids 7 Days

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Drug: Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate

Interventions

Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate 12mg IM q24h for 2 doses

Also known as: Celestone
Late Preterm Steroids 2 DaysLate Preterm Steroids 7 Days

Eligibility Criteria

Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Singleton pregnancy
  • Gestational age 34 0/7 weeks to 36 5/7 weeks
  • Planned delivery in late preterm period

You may not qualify if:

  • Prior course of betamethasone during pregnancy
  • Twin gestation
  • Fetal demise
  • Major fetal anomaly
  • Maternal contraindication to betamethasone
  • Pregestational diabetes
  • Expected delivery within 12 hours of randomization

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

LAC+USC Medical Center

Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

Location

Related Publications (6)

  • Practice Bulletin No. 159: Management of Preterm Labor. Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Jan;127(1):e29-e38. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001265.

    PMID: 26695585BACKGROUND
  • Liggins GC, Howie RN. A controlled trial of antepartum glucocorticoid treatment for prevention of the respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants. Pediatrics. 1972 Oct;50(4):515-25. No abstract available.

    PMID: 4561295BACKGROUND
  • Gyamfi-Bannerman C, Thom EA, Blackwell SC, Tita AT, Reddy UM, Saade GR, Rouse DJ, McKenna DS, Clark EA, Thorp JM Jr, Chien EK, Peaceman AM, Gibbs RS, Swamy GK, Norton ME, Casey BM, Caritis SN, Tolosa JE, Sorokin Y, VanDorsten JP, Jain L; NICHD Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network. Antenatal Betamethasone for Women at Risk for Late Preterm Delivery. N Engl J Med. 2016 Apr 7;374(14):1311-20. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1516783. Epub 2016 Feb 4.

    PMID: 26842679BACKGROUND
  • Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Publications Committee. Implementation of the use of antenatal corticosteroids in the late preterm birth period in women at risk for preterm delivery. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Aug;215(2):B13-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.03.013. Epub 2016 Mar 15. No abstract available.

    PMID: 26992737BACKGROUND
  • Kamath-Rayne BD, Rozance PJ, Goldenberg RL, Jobe AH. Antenatal corticosteroids beyond 34 weeks gestation: What do we do now? Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Oct;215(4):423-30. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.06.023. Epub 2016 Jun 21.

    PMID: 27342043BACKGROUND
  • Uquillas KR, Lee RH, Sardesai S, Chen E, Ihenacho U, Cortessis VK, Barton L. Neonatal hypoglycemia after initiation of late preterm antenatal corticosteroids. J Perinatol. 2020 Sep;40(9):1339-1348. doi: 10.1038/s41372-020-0589-1. Epub 2020 Feb 14.

    PMID: 32060360BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Premature Birth

Interventions

betamethasone sodium phosphateBetamethasone

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Obstetric Labor, PrematureObstetric Labor ComplicationsPregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PregnadienetriolsPregnadienesPregnanesSteroidsFused-Ring CompoundsPolycyclic CompoundsSteroids, Fluorinated

Central Study Contacts

Genevieve Mazza

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 9, 2021

First Posted

May 3, 2021

Study Start

July 1, 2021

Primary Completion

July 1, 2023

Study Completion

July 1, 2024

Last Updated

May 3, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-04

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