U.S., May 15 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06972108) titled 'CAffeine Use in Prolonged Oxygen Use in meConium aspIration Syndrome in Neonatal Outcomes (CAPUCINO)' on April 21.
Brief Summary: When babies are stressed in the womb, they sometimes pass meconium in the amniotic fluid. When this happens, they may swallow the meconium-stained fluid into their lungs which may cause them to have poor oxygen levels and require resuscitation and significant breathing support in the early hours after birth. This is referred to as Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS). Some babies may recover slowly and require breathing and/or oxygen support for days. Caffeine is a drug that can help improve breathing effort...