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Does a Rescue Course of Betamethasone in Pregnant Women With PPROM Decrease Neonatal Morbidity?
Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if a repeat course of betamethasone given to pregnant women with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) will decrease the infant's length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and the overall neonatal morbidity associated with this condition.
Official title: Does a Repeat Course of Antenatal Corticosteroids in Pregnant Women With Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes Decrease Neonatal Morbidity?
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
33
Start Date
2016-11
Completion Date
2023-12-20
Last Updated
2026-06-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Betamethasone
Betamethasone 12mg IM given every 24 hours for two doses
Placebo
Sterile 0.9% normal saline solution given IM every 24 hours for two doses
Locations (1)
University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston
Galveston, Texas, United States