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The Anti-inflammatory Effect of Prophylactic Macrolides on Children With Chronic Lung Disease: a Double Blinded RCT
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Azithromycin and placebo for Chronic Lung Disease. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the prophylactic use of azithromycin will reduce the total number of days when unscheduled treatment is given outside of the home in a clinic, urgent care, emergency room or hospital setting between the respiratory illness season months (October 1-March 31) and subsequent 2 month follow-up (April and May)
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients will receive azithromycin at a dose of 5 mg/kg to be given once a day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The dosage will not be adjusted if a new weight is obtained during the trial period.
Patients will receive placebo at a dose of 5 mg/kg to be given once a day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The dosage will not be adjusted if a new weight is obtained during the trial period.