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Sincalide (Cholecystokinin Octapeptide) Versus Placebo in Neonates at High Risk for Developing Parenteral Nutrition Associated Cholestasis
NCT00004414 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
OBJECTIVES: I. Compare conjugated bilirubin levels and serum bile acid levels in severely premature newborns on long term parenteral nutrition and given either sincalide or placebo. II. Compare morbidity and mortality rates in this patient population. III. Evaluate ultrasonographic images of the hepatobiliary tree during and 1 to 2 years after the administration of sincalide or placebo to assess the development of biliary sludge and biliary stone formation.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG sincalide
Study Locations (6)
Maryland
- Johns Hopkins Oncology Center — Baltimore
Michigan
- University of Michigan Medical School — Ann Arbor
New York
- University of Rochester Medical Center — Rochester
Ohio
- Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati — Cincinnati
Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Hospital — Providence
Texas
- Baylor University Medical Center — Dallas
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 252 participants |
| Start Date | 1997-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2002-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00004414
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00004414 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 252 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Michigan, which has 1,126 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Cholestasis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which sincalide is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00004414 reports 6 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Maryland, Michigan, New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00004414 about?
NCT00004414 is a clinical study titled "Sincalide (Cholecystokinin Octapeptide) Versus Placebo in Neonates at High Risk for Developing Parenteral Nutrition Associated Cholestasis". OBJECTIVES: I. Compare conjugated bilirubin levels and serum bile acid levels in severely premature newborns on long term parenteral nutrition and given either sincalide or placebo. II. Compare morbidity and mortality rates in this patient population. III. Evaluate ultrasonographic images of the he...
What is the current status of trial NCT00004414?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 252 participants. The study started on 1997-09. Estimated completion is 2002-06.
What conditions does trial NCT00004414 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cholestasis. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00004414?
The interventions under investigation include: sincalide (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00004414?
This trial is sponsored by University of Michigan, which has 1,126 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00004414 being conducted?
This trial has 6 study locations across Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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