Effect of systemic hydrocortisone in ventilated preterm infants on parent-reported behavioural outcomes at 2 years corrected age: follow-up of a randomised clinical trial

Conclusion
This study found high rates of behaviour problems at 2 years’ CA following very preterm birth, but these problems were not associated with hydrocortisone treatment initiated between 7 and 14 days after birth in ventilated preterm infants.

Trial registration number
NTR2768; EudraCT 2010-023777-19.

Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition - June 19, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Halbmeijer, N. M., Onland, W., Cools, F., Swarte, R. M., van der Heide-Jalving, M., Dijk, P., Mulder-de Tollenaer, S., Tan, R. N. G. B., Mohns, T., Bruneel, E., van Heijst, A. F. J., Kramer, B., Debeer, A., van Weissenbruch, M. M., Marechal, Y., Blom, H., Tags: Original research Source Type: research