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A Study To Evaluate Safety And Efficacy Of IV Sildenafil In The Treatment Of Neonates With Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Of The Newborn

Primary Purpose

Pulmonary Hypertension, Familial Persistent, of the Newborn

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
placebo
iv sildenafil
Sponsored by
Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Pulmonary Hypertension, Familial Persistent, of the Newborn focused on measuring persistent pulmonary hypertension, newborn, neonates, iv sildenafil, hypoxic respiratory failure and at risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn

Eligibility Criteria

0 Days - 4 Days (Child)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Neonates with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn
  • Age <=96 hours and >=34 weeks gestational age
  • Oxygenation Index >15 and <60
  • Concurrent treatment with inhaled nitric oxide and >=50% oxygen

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior or immediate need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Expected duration of mechanical ventilation <48 hours
  • Profound hypoxemia
  • Life-threatening or lethal congenital anomaly

Sites / Locations

  • Arkansas Children's Hospital
  • University of California Davis Medical Center
  • University of California Davis
  • University of California Davis Medical Center
  • Children´s National Medical Center
  • Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
  • Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
  • Sydney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital
  • Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics
  • Duke University Medical Center (DUMC)
  • Fairview Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic
  • OU Follow-Up Program, PREMIEr Clinic, Children's Hospital
  • OU Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital
  • The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  • Henry Zarrow Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Children's Hospital at Saint Francis
  • Warren Cancer Research Foundation
  • Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
  • Seattle Children's Research Institute
  • Seattle Childrens Hospital
  • Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen
  • UZ Gent
  • CHUL du CHU de Quebec
  • Aarhus Universitetshospital, Skejby
  • Neonatalklinikken Rigshospitalet, 5024
  • Centre Hospitalier et Regional de Lille - Hopital Jeanne de Flandre
  • Centre Hospitalier et Régional de Lille,
  • Hôpital de la Conception Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille
  • CHU Robert Debré
  • Hopital NECKER - Enfants Malades
  • University Hospital of Leipzig
  • Neonatologia Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo
  • Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
  • Erasmus MC, Sophia Children's hospital
  • Haukeland University Hospital
  • Hospital Sant Joan de Deu
  • Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon
  • Karolinska University Hospital
  • St. Michael's Hospital
  • Leicester Royal Infirmary
  • Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Placebo Comparator

Experimental

Arm Label

placebo

sildenafil

Arm Description

iv placebo of normal saline or 10% dextrose

Active study drug

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Time on Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) Treatment After Initiation of Intravenous (IV) Study Drug For Participants Without Treatment Failure
Time in days, on iNO treatment, for participants without iNO treatment failure, was calculated 14 days from the initiation of IV study drug or hospital discharge, whichever occurred first. iNO treatment failure was defined as need for additional treatment targeting PPHN, need for extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), or death during the study.
Treatment Failure Rate
Treatment failure rate was defined as percentage of participants who needed additional treatment targeting PPHN, needed ECMO, or died during the study.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Time From Initiation of Intravenous (IV) Study Drug to Final Weaning of Mechanical Ventilation
Time in days, from initiation of IV study drug to final weaning of mechanical ventilation among participants achieving final weaning of mechanical ventilation for PPHN was evaluated. Kaplan-Meier method was used for estimation. For participants with mechanical ventilation beyond 336 hours (14 days) from initiation of IV study drug, data was censored at 14 days.
Time From Initiation of Intravenous (IV) Study Drug to First Treatment Failure
Time in days, from initiation of IV study drug to first treatment failure (defined as need for additional treatment targeting PPHN, need for ECMO, or death) for participants with treatment failure was evaluated. Kaplan-Meier method was used for estimation. For participants without treatment failure by the endpoint assessment date, data was censored at the endpoint assessment date.
Percentage of Participants With Individual Components of Treatment Failure
Percentage of participants with individual components of treatment failure (need to start additional treatment targeting PPHN, need to start ECMO, or death) were evaluated. Some participants could have had multiple qualifying events for treatment failure.
Change From Baseline in Oxygenation Index (OI) at Hours 6, 12 and 24 Post-Infusion
Oxygenation index was calculated as the product of fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) and mean airway pressure divided by partial pressure of oxygen dissolved in arterial blood (PaO2) [(FiO2*mean airway pressure)/PaO2] measured in centimeter of water per millimeter of mercury (cmH2O/mmHg). FiO2 is the measure of oxygen concentration that is breathed. Mean airway pressure is defined as an average of the airway pressure throughout the respiratory cycle. PaO2 is the measure of oxygen level dissolved in the arterial blood.
Change From Baseline in Differential Saturation at Hours 6, 12 and 24 Post-Infusion
Differential oxygenation saturation is a simple way to detect the right-to left shunting at ductus arteriosus using 2 pulse oximeters. It is the difference between pre-ductal and post-ductal sites pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2). Where, pre-duct refers to right upper extremity and post-duct refers to lower limb. Oxygenation saturation is measured as percentage of hemoglobin binding sites occupied by oxygen in the blood.
Change From Baseline in Ratio of Partial Pressure of Oxygen in Arterial Blood to Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (P/F) at Hours 6, 12 and 24
The ratio of partial pressure of arterial oxygen to fraction of inspired oxygen is a ratio between the oxygen level in the arterial blood and the oxygen concentration that is breathed. It helps to determine the degree of any problems with how the lungs transfer oxygen to the blood.
Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Sildenafil and Its Metabolite
Cmax was obtained for Sildenafil and its major metabolite UK-103,320.
Total Plasma Clearance (CL) of Sildenafil and Its Metabolite
CL is volume of the body fluid/ plasma from which the drug or the metabolite is completely removed per unit time. CL was obtained for Sildenafil and its major metabolite UK-103,320.
Central Volume of Distribution (Vc) of Sildenafil and Its Metabolite
Vc is the hypothetical volume into which a drug or a metabolite initially distributes upon administration. It was determined by using a population-based analysis, non-linear mixed-effects modeling (NONMEM), version 7.4.0. Vc was calculated for Sildenafil and its major metabolite, UK-103,320.
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a subject who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. A SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly; medically important events. Treatment-emergent are events between first infusion of study drug and up to 31 days after end of study drug infusion (up to 45 days) that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pretreatment state. AEs included both SAEs and non-SAEs.
Number of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) According to Severity
AE: untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. SAE: AE resulting in any of the following outcomes: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly; medically important events. Treatment-emergent are events between first infusion of study drug and up to 31 days after end of study drug infusion (up to 45 days) that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pretreatment state. AEs included both SAEs and non-SAEs. Severity criteria: mild=did not interfere with subject's usual function; moderate=interfered to some extent with participant's usual function and severe=interfered significantly with participant's usual function. Missing baseline severities were imputed as mild.
Number of Participants With Laboratory Abnormalities
Criteria for laboratory values: Hematology: hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell count <0.8*lower limit of normal (LLN), platelets<0.5*LLN, >1.75*upper limit of normal (ULN), white blood cells count <0.6*LLN, >1.5*ULN; Liver function: total and direct bilirubin >1.5*ULN, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase >3.0*ULN, total protein <0.8*LLN, >1.2*ULN; Renal function: blood urea nitrogen, creatinine >1.3*ULN; Electrolytes: sodium <0.95*LLN, >1.05*ULN, potassium, chloride, calcium, bicarbonate (venous) <0.9*LLN, >1.1*ULN.
Part B: Composite Scores of Cognitive, Language, and Motor Developmental Progress of Participants as Assessed by Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development Third Edition (Bayley-III)
Bayley-III assesses infant and toddler development across five domains: cognitive, language, motor, social-emotional (SE), and adaptive behavior (AB). Assessments of the cognitive, language, and motor domains conducted using items administered to the child; assessments of the SE and AB domains conducted using the primary caregiver's responses to a questionnaire. Score ranges: cognitive scale 0-91, language scale 0-97 and motor scale 0-132, where higher scores indicated better cognitive function, communication and motor skills respectively. Raw scores of cognitive, language and motor domains were converted to composite scores. Composite scores of cognitive, language and motor developmental scales ranged from a scale of 40 to 160, where higher score indicated stronger skills and abilities. In this outcome measure composite scores for infants and toddlers were reported at month 12 and 24.
Part B: Composite Scores of Social-Emotional and Adaptive Behavior Questionnaire as Assessed by Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development Third Edition (Bayley-III)
The Bayley-III assesses infant and toddler development across five domains: cognitive, language, motor, social-emotional (SE), and adaptive behavior (AB). Assessments of the cognitive, language, and motor domains conducted using items administered to the child; assessments of the SE and AB domains conducted using the primary caregiver's responses to a questionnaire. The questionnaire comprises the SE scale (35 items) and the AB scale (241 items). Raw scores of SE and AB were converted to composite scores. Composite scores for SE and AB scale ranged from 40 to 160, where higher scores indicated better social-emotional skills and adaptive behavior in child. In this outcome measure composite scores for parent/caregiver were reported at month 24.
Part B: Number of Participants With Eye Movement Disorders as Assessed by Eye Examination
Standard age-appropriate ophthalmological examinations were used to assess eye movement disorders (presence of amblyopia, strabismus, and nystagmus) at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left eye separately. Rows according to eye movement disorder categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Part B: Visual Acuity of Verbal Participants as Assessed by Ophthalmological Assessment
Standard age-appropriate ophthalmological examinations were used to assess visual acuity (performed differently for children able of verbal interaction) through visual acuity chart (VAC) quantitative, counting finger (CF), hand motion (HM), light perception (LP), no light perception (NLP) and missing at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left eye separately. Rows according to visual acuity categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Part B: Visual Acuity of Non-Verbal Participants as Assessed by Ophthalmological Assessment
Standard age-appropriate ophthalmological examinations were used to assess visual acuity (performed differently for children unable of verbal interaction) through fixates and follows (included central, steady and maintained), light perception (wince to light), no light perception, and missing at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left eye separately. Rows according to visual acuity categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Part B: Visual Acuity of Verbal Participants as Assessed by LogMAR Through Visual Acuity Chart
Standard age-appropriate ophthalmological examinations were used to assess visual acuity (performed differently for children able of verbal interaction) at month 12 and 24. Visual acuity (VA) of verbal children was assessed for each eye using the Snellen method, where logarithm of minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) units were derived from the Snellen ratios. Participants had to read letters from the chart at a distance of 20 feet/6 meter or 4 meter. VA (Snellen ratio) = distance between the chart and participant, divided by distance at which participant was able to see/read chart without impairment; expressed as decimal, logMAR = log10 (1/decimal VA). In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left eye separately.
Part B: Visual Status of Participants With Abnormality as Assessed by Eye Examination of the Anterior and Posterior Segments
Standard age-appropriate ophthalmological examinations were used to assess examination of anterior and posterior chamber for abnormality in lids, conjunctiva, cornea, anterior chamber, lens, iris, pupil, extraocular muscle movement and eye movements at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left eye separately. Rows according to visual status categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Behavior Hearing Assessment Through Pure Tone Audiometry Test
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported using behavior hearing assessment through pure tone audiometry test which includes participants with normal, abnormal, incomplete/inconclusive behavior at month 12 and 24.
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Bone Conduction Through Pure Tone Audiometry Test
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by bone conduction assessment through pure tone audiometry test which included participants with sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, neural, and unspecified at month 12 and 24. Rows according to bone conduction categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Air Conduction Via Phones/Headphones Through Pure Tone Audiometry Test
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by air conduction via phones/headphones through pure tone audiometry test which included participants with hearing loss ranged from less than or equal to (<=) 20 decibel hearing loss (DB HL), 21-40 DB HL, 41-70 DB HL, 71-90 DB HL, greater than (>) 90 DB HL or no response, and missing at frequencies ranged from 500 Hertz (Hz) to 8000 Hz at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left ear separately. Rows according to air conduction categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Air Conduction Via Soundfield Through Pure Tone Audiometry Test
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by air conduction via soundfield through pure tone audiometry test which included participants with hearing loss ranged from <=20 DB HL, 21-40 DB HL, 41-70 DB HL, 71-90 DB HL, >90 DB HL or no response, and missing at frequencies ranged from 500 Hz to 4000 Hz at month 12 and 24. Rows according to air conduction categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Tympanometry Assessment (Peak Pressure) Through Immittance Audiometry Test
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by tympanometry assessment through immittance audiometry test which included participants with peak pressure signs (+) and (-) at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left ear separately.
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Tympanometry Assessment (Static Acoustic Admittance) Through Immittance Audiometry Test
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by tympanometry assessment through immittance audiometry test which included participants with static acoustic admittance at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left ear separately.
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Ipsilateral Stapedial Reflex Through Immittance Audiometry Test
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by ipsilateral stapedial reflex through immittance audiometry test which included participants with presence of ipsilateral stapedial reflex at frequencies ranged from 500 Hz to 2000 Hz at month 12 and 24. Ipsilateral stapedial reflex measures are used to assess the neural pathway surrounding the stapedial reflex, which occurs in response to a loud sound (70 to 90 decibel above threshold). In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left ear separately.
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Transient Evoked Emission Through Otoacoustic Emissions Assessment
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by transient evoked emission through otoacoustic emissions assessment which included participants with presence of transient evoked emissions from frequencies 1000 Hz to 4000 Hz at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left ear separately.
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Distort Product Through Otoacoustic Emissions Assessment
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by distort product through otoacoustic emissions assessment which included participants with presence of distort product at frequencies ranged from 2000 Hz to 8000 Hz at month 12 and 24. Distortion-product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) are generated in the cochlea in response to two tones of a given frequency and sound pressure level presented in the ear canal. Distort product otoacoustic emissions are an objective indicator of normally functioning cochlea outer hair cells. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left ear separately.
Part B: Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and Deaths
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study medication without regard to possibility of causal relationship to it. SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/ incapacity; congenital anomaly. AEs included both serious and all non-serious AEs.
Part B: Neurological Progress of Participants as Assessed by the Neurology Optimality Score
The Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) was a standard scoring examination to assess development of cranial nerve; posture; movement; tone; and reflexes and reaction. HINE exam global score is a sum of subset (cranial nerve, posture, movement, tone, reflexes and reactions) scores, ranged from 0 to 78, where higher score represents better outcome. Here, the HINE global scores were reported at month 12 and 24.

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First Posted
September 17, 2012
Last Updated
August 12, 2021
Sponsor
Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01720524
Brief Title
A Study To Evaluate Safety And Efficacy Of IV Sildenafil In The Treatment Of Neonates With Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Of The Newborn
Official Title
A MULTI-CENTRE, RANDOMIZED, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, DOUBLE-BLIND, TWO-ARMED, PARALLEL GROUP STUDY TO EVALUATE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF IV SILDENAFIL IN THE TREATMENT OF NEONATES WITH PERSISTENT PULMONARY HYPERTENSION OF THE NEWBORN (PPHN) OR HYPOXIC RESPIRATORY FAILURE AND AT RISK FOR PPHN, WITH A LONG TERM FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRESS 12 AND 24 MONTHS AFTER COMPLETION OF STUDY TREATMENT
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2021
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 5, 2013 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
October 17, 2018 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
September 28, 2020 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This study will evaluate whether IV sildenafil can reduce the time on inhaled nitric oxide treatment and reduce the failure rate of available treatments for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Pulmonary Hypertension, Familial Persistent, of the Newborn
Keywords
persistent pulmonary hypertension, newborn, neonates, iv sildenafil, hypoxic respiratory failure and at risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
59 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
iv placebo of normal saline or 10% dextrose
Arm Title
sildenafil
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Active study drug
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
placebo
Intervention Description
IV placebo or 0.9% sodium chloride or 10% dextrose. Infusion rate based on weight.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
iv sildenafil
Other Intervention Name(s)
revatio
Intervention Description
loading dose of 0.1 mg/kg over 30 minutes followed by maintenance dose of 0.03 mg/kg/h. To infuse minimum 48 hours and maximum of 14 days.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Time on Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) Treatment After Initiation of Intravenous (IV) Study Drug For Participants Without Treatment Failure
Description
Time in days, on iNO treatment, for participants without iNO treatment failure, was calculated 14 days from the initiation of IV study drug or hospital discharge, whichever occurred first. iNO treatment failure was defined as need for additional treatment targeting PPHN, need for extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), or death during the study.
Time Frame
14 days from the initiation of IV study drug or hospital discharge, whichever occurs first (maximum of 14 days)
Title
Treatment Failure Rate
Description
Treatment failure rate was defined as percentage of participants who needed additional treatment targeting PPHN, needed ECMO, or died during the study.
Time Frame
14 days from the initiation of IV study drug or hospital discharge, whichever occurs first (maximum of 14 days)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Time From Initiation of Intravenous (IV) Study Drug to Final Weaning of Mechanical Ventilation
Description
Time in days, from initiation of IV study drug to final weaning of mechanical ventilation among participants achieving final weaning of mechanical ventilation for PPHN was evaluated. Kaplan-Meier method was used for estimation. For participants with mechanical ventilation beyond 336 hours (14 days) from initiation of IV study drug, data was censored at 14 days.
Time Frame
14 days from the initiation of IV study drug or hospital discharge, whichever occurs first (maximum of 14 days)
Title
Time From Initiation of Intravenous (IV) Study Drug to First Treatment Failure
Description
Time in days, from initiation of IV study drug to first treatment failure (defined as need for additional treatment targeting PPHN, need for ECMO, or death) for participants with treatment failure was evaluated. Kaplan-Meier method was used for estimation. For participants without treatment failure by the endpoint assessment date, data was censored at the endpoint assessment date.
Time Frame
14 days from the initiation of IV study drug or hospital discharge, whichever occurs first (maximum of 14 days)
Title
Percentage of Participants With Individual Components of Treatment Failure
Description
Percentage of participants with individual components of treatment failure (need to start additional treatment targeting PPHN, need to start ECMO, or death) were evaluated. Some participants could have had multiple qualifying events for treatment failure.
Time Frame
14 days from the initiation of IV study drug or hospital discharge, whichever occurs first (maximum of 14 days)
Title
Change From Baseline in Oxygenation Index (OI) at Hours 6, 12 and 24 Post-Infusion
Description
Oxygenation index was calculated as the product of fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) and mean airway pressure divided by partial pressure of oxygen dissolved in arterial blood (PaO2) [(FiO2*mean airway pressure)/PaO2] measured in centimeter of water per millimeter of mercury (cmH2O/mmHg). FiO2 is the measure of oxygen concentration that is breathed. Mean airway pressure is defined as an average of the airway pressure throughout the respiratory cycle. PaO2 is the measure of oxygen level dissolved in the arterial blood.
Time Frame
Baseline, Hours 6, 12 and 24 after start of infusion
Title
Change From Baseline in Differential Saturation at Hours 6, 12 and 24 Post-Infusion
Description
Differential oxygenation saturation is a simple way to detect the right-to left shunting at ductus arteriosus using 2 pulse oximeters. It is the difference between pre-ductal and post-ductal sites pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2). Where, pre-duct refers to right upper extremity and post-duct refers to lower limb. Oxygenation saturation is measured as percentage of hemoglobin binding sites occupied by oxygen in the blood.
Time Frame
Baseline, Hours 6, 12 and 24 after start of infusion
Title
Change From Baseline in Ratio of Partial Pressure of Oxygen in Arterial Blood to Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (P/F) at Hours 6, 12 and 24
Description
The ratio of partial pressure of arterial oxygen to fraction of inspired oxygen is a ratio between the oxygen level in the arterial blood and the oxygen concentration that is breathed. It helps to determine the degree of any problems with how the lungs transfer oxygen to the blood.
Time Frame
Baseline, Hours 6, 12 and 24 after start of infusion
Title
Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Sildenafil and Its Metabolite
Description
Cmax was obtained for Sildenafil and its major metabolite UK-103,320.
Time Frame
Loading dose, Day 1: prior to the start of infusion, 5, 30 minutes after end of loading infusion; Maintenance dose: 48 to 72, 96 to 120 hours during infusion and immediately prior to end of maintenance infusion (up to maximum on Day 14)
Title
Total Plasma Clearance (CL) of Sildenafil and Its Metabolite
Description
CL is volume of the body fluid/ plasma from which the drug or the metabolite is completely removed per unit time. CL was obtained for Sildenafil and its major metabolite UK-103,320.
Time Frame
Loading dose: prior to the start of infusion, 5, 30 minutes after end of loading infusion on Day 1; Maintenance dose: between 48 to 72, 96 to 120 hours during infusion and immediately prior to end of infusion on Day 1
Title
Central Volume of Distribution (Vc) of Sildenafil and Its Metabolite
Description
Vc is the hypothetical volume into which a drug or a metabolite initially distributes upon administration. It was determined by using a population-based analysis, non-linear mixed-effects modeling (NONMEM), version 7.4.0. Vc was calculated for Sildenafil and its major metabolite, UK-103,320.
Time Frame
Loading dose: prior to the start of infusion, 5, 30 minutes after end of loading infusion on Day 1; Maintenance dose: between 48 to 72, 96 to 120 hours during infusion and immediately prior to end of infusion on Day 1
Title
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Description
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a subject who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. A SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly; medically important events. Treatment-emergent are events between first infusion of study drug and up to 31 days after end of study drug infusion (up to 45 days) that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pretreatment state. AEs included both SAEs and non-SAEs.
Time Frame
Baseline up to 31 days after end of study drug infusion (up to 45 days)
Title
Number of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) According to Severity
Description
AE: untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. SAE: AE resulting in any of the following outcomes: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly; medically important events. Treatment-emergent are events between first infusion of study drug and up to 31 days after end of study drug infusion (up to 45 days) that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pretreatment state. AEs included both SAEs and non-SAEs. Severity criteria: mild=did not interfere with subject's usual function; moderate=interfered to some extent with participant's usual function and severe=interfered significantly with participant's usual function. Missing baseline severities were imputed as mild.
Time Frame
Baseline up to 31 days after end of study drug infusion (up to 45 days)
Title
Number of Participants With Laboratory Abnormalities
Description
Criteria for laboratory values: Hematology: hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell count <0.8*lower limit of normal (LLN), platelets<0.5*LLN, >1.75*upper limit of normal (ULN), white blood cells count <0.6*LLN, >1.5*ULN; Liver function: total and direct bilirubin >1.5*ULN, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase >3.0*ULN, total protein <0.8*LLN, >1.2*ULN; Renal function: blood urea nitrogen, creatinine >1.3*ULN; Electrolytes: sodium <0.95*LLN, >1.05*ULN, potassium, chloride, calcium, bicarbonate (venous) <0.9*LLN, >1.1*ULN.
Time Frame
Up to 14 days from initiation of study drug infusion
Title
Part B: Composite Scores of Cognitive, Language, and Motor Developmental Progress of Participants as Assessed by Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development Third Edition (Bayley-III)
Description
Bayley-III assesses infant and toddler development across five domains: cognitive, language, motor, social-emotional (SE), and adaptive behavior (AB). Assessments of the cognitive, language, and motor domains conducted using items administered to the child; assessments of the SE and AB domains conducted using the primary caregiver's responses to a questionnaire. Score ranges: cognitive scale 0-91, language scale 0-97 and motor scale 0-132, where higher scores indicated better cognitive function, communication and motor skills respectively. Raw scores of cognitive, language and motor domains were converted to composite scores. Composite scores of cognitive, language and motor developmental scales ranged from a scale of 40 to 160, where higher score indicated stronger skills and abilities. In this outcome measure composite scores for infants and toddlers were reported at month 12 and 24.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Composite Scores of Social-Emotional and Adaptive Behavior Questionnaire as Assessed by Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development Third Edition (Bayley-III)
Description
The Bayley-III assesses infant and toddler development across five domains: cognitive, language, motor, social-emotional (SE), and adaptive behavior (AB). Assessments of the cognitive, language, and motor domains conducted using items administered to the child; assessments of the SE and AB domains conducted using the primary caregiver's responses to a questionnaire. The questionnaire comprises the SE scale (35 items) and the AB scale (241 items). Raw scores of SE and AB were converted to composite scores. Composite scores for SE and AB scale ranged from 40 to 160, where higher scores indicated better social-emotional skills and adaptive behavior in child. In this outcome measure composite scores for parent/caregiver were reported at month 24.
Time Frame
Month 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Number of Participants With Eye Movement Disorders as Assessed by Eye Examination
Description
Standard age-appropriate ophthalmological examinations were used to assess eye movement disorders (presence of amblyopia, strabismus, and nystagmus) at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left eye separately. Rows according to eye movement disorder categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Visual Acuity of Verbal Participants as Assessed by Ophthalmological Assessment
Description
Standard age-appropriate ophthalmological examinations were used to assess visual acuity (performed differently for children able of verbal interaction) through visual acuity chart (VAC) quantitative, counting finger (CF), hand motion (HM), light perception (LP), no light perception (NLP) and missing at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left eye separately. Rows according to visual acuity categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Visual Acuity of Non-Verbal Participants as Assessed by Ophthalmological Assessment
Description
Standard age-appropriate ophthalmological examinations were used to assess visual acuity (performed differently for children unable of verbal interaction) through fixates and follows (included central, steady and maintained), light perception (wince to light), no light perception, and missing at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left eye separately. Rows according to visual acuity categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Visual Acuity of Verbal Participants as Assessed by LogMAR Through Visual Acuity Chart
Description
Standard age-appropriate ophthalmological examinations were used to assess visual acuity (performed differently for children able of verbal interaction) at month 12 and 24. Visual acuity (VA) of verbal children was assessed for each eye using the Snellen method, where logarithm of minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) units were derived from the Snellen ratios. Participants had to read letters from the chart at a distance of 20 feet/6 meter or 4 meter. VA (Snellen ratio) = distance between the chart and participant, divided by distance at which participant was able to see/read chart without impairment; expressed as decimal, logMAR = log10 (1/decimal VA). In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left eye separately.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Visual Status of Participants With Abnormality as Assessed by Eye Examination of the Anterior and Posterior Segments
Description
Standard age-appropriate ophthalmological examinations were used to assess examination of anterior and posterior chamber for abnormality in lids, conjunctiva, cornea, anterior chamber, lens, iris, pupil, extraocular muscle movement and eye movements at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left eye separately. Rows according to visual status categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Behavior Hearing Assessment Through Pure Tone Audiometry Test
Description
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported using behavior hearing assessment through pure tone audiometry test which includes participants with normal, abnormal, incomplete/inconclusive behavior at month 12 and 24.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Bone Conduction Through Pure Tone Audiometry Test
Description
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by bone conduction assessment through pure tone audiometry test which included participants with sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, neural, and unspecified at month 12 and 24. Rows according to bone conduction categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Air Conduction Via Phones/Headphones Through Pure Tone Audiometry Test
Description
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by air conduction via phones/headphones through pure tone audiometry test which included participants with hearing loss ranged from less than or equal to (<=) 20 decibel hearing loss (DB HL), 21-40 DB HL, 41-70 DB HL, 71-90 DB HL, greater than (>) 90 DB HL or no response, and missing at frequencies ranged from 500 Hertz (Hz) to 8000 Hz at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left ear separately. Rows according to air conduction categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Air Conduction Via Soundfield Through Pure Tone Audiometry Test
Description
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by air conduction via soundfield through pure tone audiometry test which included participants with hearing loss ranged from <=20 DB HL, 21-40 DB HL, 41-70 DB HL, 71-90 DB HL, >90 DB HL or no response, and missing at frequencies ranged from 500 Hz to 4000 Hz at month 12 and 24. Rows according to air conduction categories at specified time points are reported in this outcome measure, only when there was a non-zero data for at least 1 reporting arm.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Tympanometry Assessment (Peak Pressure) Through Immittance Audiometry Test
Description
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by tympanometry assessment through immittance audiometry test which included participants with peak pressure signs (+) and (-) at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left ear separately.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Tympanometry Assessment (Static Acoustic Admittance) Through Immittance Audiometry Test
Description
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by tympanometry assessment through immittance audiometry test which included participants with static acoustic admittance at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left ear separately.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Ipsilateral Stapedial Reflex Through Immittance Audiometry Test
Description
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by ipsilateral stapedial reflex through immittance audiometry test which included participants with presence of ipsilateral stapedial reflex at frequencies ranged from 500 Hz to 2000 Hz at month 12 and 24. Ipsilateral stapedial reflex measures are used to assess the neural pathway surrounding the stapedial reflex, which occurs in response to a loud sound (70 to 90 decibel above threshold). In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left ear separately.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Transient Evoked Emission Through Otoacoustic Emissions Assessment
Description
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by transient evoked emission through otoacoustic emissions assessment which included participants with presence of transient evoked emissions from frequencies 1000 Hz to 4000 Hz at month 12 and 24. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left ear separately.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Audiological Status of Participants as Assessed by Distort Product Through Otoacoustic Emissions Assessment
Description
Audiological evaluations of participants were recorded and reported by distort product through otoacoustic emissions assessment which included participants with presence of distort product at frequencies ranged from 2000 Hz to 8000 Hz at month 12 and 24. Distortion-product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) are generated in the cochlea in response to two tones of a given frequency and sound pressure level presented in the ear canal. Distort product otoacoustic emissions are an objective indicator of normally functioning cochlea outer hair cells. In this outcome measure, data have been reported for right and left ear separately.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)
Title
Part B: Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and Deaths
Description
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study medication without regard to possibility of causal relationship to it. SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/ incapacity; congenital anomaly. AEs included both serious and all non-serious AEs.
Time Frame
up to 24 months after end of study treatment in Part A (maximum up to 26 months)
Title
Part B: Neurological Progress of Participants as Assessed by the Neurology Optimality Score
Description
The Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) was a standard scoring examination to assess development of cranial nerve; posture; movement; tone; and reflexes and reaction. HINE exam global score is a sum of subset (cranial nerve, posture, movement, tone, reflexes and reactions) scores, ranged from 0 to 78, where higher score represents better outcome. Here, the HINE global scores were reported at month 12 and 24.
Time Frame
Month 12 and 24 after end of study treatment in Part A (Day 1 to 14)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
0 Days
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
4 Days
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Neonates with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn Age <=96 hours and >=34 weeks gestational age Oxygenation Index >15 and <60 Concurrent treatment with inhaled nitric oxide and >=50% oxygen Exclusion Criteria: Prior or immediate need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or cardiopulmonary resuscitation Expected duration of mechanical ventilation <48 hours Profound hypoxemia Life-threatening or lethal congenital anomaly
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Pfizer CT.gov Call Center
Organizational Affiliation
Pfizer
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Arkansas Children's Hospital
City
Little Rock
State/Province
Arkansas
ZIP/Postal Code
72202
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of California Davis Medical Center
City
Sacramento
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
95817
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of California Davis
City
Sacramento
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
95817
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of California Davis Medical Center
City
Sacramento
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
95825
Country
United States
Facility Name
Children´s National Medical Center
City
Washington
State/Province
District of Columbia
ZIP/Postal Code
20010
Country
United States
Facility Name
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
City
Indianapolis
State/Province
Indiana
ZIP/Postal Code
46202
Country
United States
Facility Name
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
City
Indianapolis
State/Province
Indiana
ZIP/Postal Code
46202
Country
United States
Facility Name
Sydney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital
City
Indianapolis
State/Province
Indiana
ZIP/Postal Code
46202
Country
United States
Facility Name
Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics
City
Kansas City
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
64108
Country
United States
Facility Name
Duke University Medical Center (DUMC)
City
Durham
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
27710
Country
United States
Facility Name
Fairview Hospital
City
Cleveland
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
44111
Country
United States
Facility Name
Cleveland Clinic
City
Cleveland
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
44195
Country
United States
Facility Name
OU Follow-Up Program, PREMIEr Clinic, Children's Hospital
City
Oklahoma City
State/Province
Oklahoma
ZIP/Postal Code
73104
Country
United States
Facility Name
OU Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital
City
Oklahoma City
State/Province
Oklahoma
ZIP/Postal Code
73104
Country
United States
Facility Name
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
City
Oklahoma City
State/Province
Oklahoma
ZIP/Postal Code
73104
Country
United States
Facility Name
Henry Zarrow Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Children's Hospital at Saint Francis
City
Tulsa
State/Province
Oklahoma
ZIP/Postal Code
74136
Country
United States
Facility Name
Warren Cancer Research Foundation
City
Tulsa
State/Province
Oklahoma
ZIP/Postal Code
74136
Country
United States
Facility Name
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
City
Nashville
State/Province
Tennessee
ZIP/Postal Code
37232
Country
United States
Facility Name
Seattle Children's Research Institute
City
Seattle
State/Province
Washington
ZIP/Postal Code
98101
Country
United States
Facility Name
Seattle Childrens Hospital
City
Seattle
State/Province
Washington
ZIP/Postal Code
98105
Country
United States
Facility Name
Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen
City
Edegem
ZIP/Postal Code
2650
Country
Belgium
Facility Name
UZ Gent
City
Gent
ZIP/Postal Code
9000
Country
Belgium
Facility Name
CHUL du CHU de Quebec
City
Quebec
ZIP/Postal Code
G1V 4G2
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Aarhus Universitetshospital, Skejby
City
Aarhus N
ZIP/Postal Code
8200
Country
Denmark
Facility Name
Neonatalklinikken Rigshospitalet, 5024
City
Copenhagen Ø
ZIP/Postal Code
2100
Country
Denmark
Facility Name
Centre Hospitalier et Regional de Lille - Hopital Jeanne de Flandre
City
Lille
ZIP/Postal Code
59037
Country
France
Facility Name
Centre Hospitalier et Régional de Lille,
City
Lille
ZIP/Postal Code
59037
Country
France
Facility Name
Hôpital de la Conception Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille
City
Marseille
ZIP/Postal Code
13385
Country
France
Facility Name
CHU Robert Debré
City
Paris
ZIP/Postal Code
75019
Country
France
Facility Name
Hopital NECKER - Enfants Malades
City
Paris
ZIP/Postal Code
75743
Country
France
Facility Name
University Hospital of Leipzig
City
Leipzig
ZIP/Postal Code
04103
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Neonatologia Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo
City
Pavia
ZIP/Postal Code
27100
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
City
Nijmegen
ZIP/Postal Code
6525 GA
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Erasmus MC, Sophia Children's hospital
City
Rotterdam
ZIP/Postal Code
3015 CN
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Haukeland University Hospital
City
Bergen
State/Province
Haukeland
ZIP/Postal Code
5000
Country
Norway
Facility Name
Hospital Sant Joan de Deu
City
Esplugues de Llobregat
State/Province
Barcelona / Spain
ZIP/Postal Code
08950
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon
City
Madrid
ZIP/Postal Code
28007
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Karolinska University Hospital
City
Stockholm
ZIP/Postal Code
171 76
Country
Sweden
Facility Name
St. Michael's Hospital
City
Bristol
ZIP/Postal Code
BS2 8EG
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Name
Leicester Royal Infirmary
City
Leicester
ZIP/Postal Code
LE1 5WW
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Name
Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
City
Leicester
ZIP/Postal Code
LE3 9QP
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Name
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
City
London
ZIP/Postal Code
WC1N 3JH
Country
United Kingdom

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
Pfizer will provide access to individual de-identified participant data and related study documents (e.g. protocol, Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP), Clinical Study Report (CSR)) upon request from qualified researchers, and subject to certain criteria, conditions, and exceptions. Further details on Pfizer's data sharing criteria and process for requesting access can be found at: https://www.pfizer.com/science/clinical_trials/trial_data_and_results/data_requests.
IPD Sharing URL
https://www.pfizer.com/science/clinical_trials/trial_data_and_results/data_requests
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
34052232
Citation
Pierce CM, Zhang MH, Jonsson B, Iorga D, Cheruvu N, Balagtas CC, Steinhorn RH. Efficacy and Safety of IV Sildenafil in the Treatment of Newborn Infants with, or at Risk of, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN): A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Pediatr. 2021 Oct;237:154-161.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.05.051. Epub 2021 May 27.
Results Reference
derived
Links:
URL
https://trialinfoemail.pfizer.com/pages/landing.aspx?StudyID=A1481316&StudyName=A%20Study%20To%20Evaluate%20Safety%20And%20Efficacy%20Of%20IV%20Sildenafil%20In%20The%20Treatment%20Of%20Neonates%20With%20Persistent%20Pulmonary%20Hypertension%20Of%20The%20
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A Study To Evaluate Safety And Efficacy Of IV Sildenafil In The Treatment Of Neonates With Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Of The Newborn

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