Cisapride (n=18) | Placebo (n=16) | |
---|---|---|
Birth weight (g) | 1299 (290) | 1174 (363) |
Gestation (weeks) | 28.8 (1.9) | 28.4 (2.1) |
Male | 12 (67) | 10 (63) |
Hyaline membrane disease | 9 (50) | 8 (50) |
5 min Apgar | 8.0 (0.9) | 7.7 (1.2) |
Mechanical ventilation | 12 (67) | 14 (88) |
PDA | 2 (11) | 3 (19) |
Indomethacin | 2 (11) | 3 (19) |
Theophylline | 15 (83) | 15 (94) |
UAC | 6 (33) | 5 (31) |
Breast milk | 17 (94) | 14 (88) |
Age at trial start (days) | ||
Median (range) | 4.0 (1-12) | 4.0 (1-17) |
Mean (SD) are shown. UAC: unbilical arterial catheter. Percentages are shown in paretheses.