🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-04-28

Safety and PK-PD Study of Oral L-CIT in Preterm Infants With BPD±PH and NEC (NCT05636397)

A Phase I, Safety and Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics Study of Oral L-CIT Supplementation in Preterm Infants With BPD±PH and NEC

🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and explore the PK/PD of L-CIT supplementation in preterm infants to prevent the development of inflammatory pathways initiated by low levels of plasma CIT, specifically in preterm infants with post-surgical NEC and BPD±PH.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: The Hospital For Sick Children — Toronto, Ontario

Age range: 1 Month to 6 Months

🧪 Interventions in This Study

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • The Hospital For Sick Children — Toronto, Ontario

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (416) 813-7654

Email: rachana.patel@sickkids.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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