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Phase 3Completed· 650 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Darbepoetin +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Darbepoetin 10 microgramsfrom record
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NCT03169881Phase 3Completed

Darbepoetin Trial to Improve Red Cell Mass and Neuroprotection in Preterm Infants

NICHD Neonatal Research Network·interventional·Posted May 30, 2017·Updated Nov 17, 2025

In Brief

A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Darbepoetin and Placebo for Neurocognitive and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 650 participants across 16 sites.

Detailed Summary

Study Hypothesis: Preterm infants administered weekly Darbe during the neonatal period will have improved neurocognitive outcome at 22-26 months compared to placebo

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States

Timeline

Phase 3CompletedFinished
201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedMay 30, 2017
Enrollment StartSep 20, 2017
Primary CompletionDec 23, 2022
Study CompletionMay 12, 2025
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5.3 yearsPosted 9.1 years ago

Interventions

Darbepoetindrug

Darbepoetin 10 micrograms/kg/once every week (IV or SC). Infants will be treated until 35 completed weeks gestation, discharge, or transfer to another hospital.

Placebodrug

normal saline for IV administration, or sham dosing. Infants will be treated until 35 completed weeks gestation, discharge, or transfer to another hospital.