๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-26

Inhaled Ciclesonide Study in Preterm Infants (NCT06589245)

The Safety and Toxicity of Inhaled Ciclesonide (i.e., Alvesco) in Preterm Infants at Risk for Developing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Venkatesh Sampath

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Our overall objective is to conduct a safety study with inhaled ciclesonide to evaluate known glucocorticoids (sGC)-related acute and intermediate toxic effects while measuring for the first time in neonates its systemic absorption and potential bioactivity (i.e. activation of primary target, the GR, in blood cells).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Children's Mercy Kansas City โ€” Kansas City, Missouri

Age range: 8 Days to 35 Days

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Children's Mercy Kansas City โ€” Kansas City, Missouri

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (816) 234-3596

Email: vsampath@cmh.edu

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

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก 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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—