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Improving Right Ventricular Function in Young Adults Born Preterm: A Pilot Study
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Pulmonary Function Testing, Electrocardiogram, and 3 other interventions for Infant,Premature. Completed, enrolled 10 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the short-term effects of sildenafil and metoprolol on heart function in young adults born premature.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Subjects will undergo spirometry, Plethysmography, and diffusion capacity.
Subjects will undergo an electrocardiogram to ensure sinus rhythm
Subjects will undergo positron magnetic resonance imaging to detect images of the heart
Subjects will receive intravenous metoprolol. Dose titrated 1-5 mg every 2 minutes to achieve goal heart rate of 55-65 beats per minute, or for subjects with a resting heart rate already at goal, titrated to achieve a 10-15% reduction in heart rate.
Subjects will receive a 50 milligram tablet of sildenafil (to be taken orally)