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Luyt K, Jary SL, Lea CL, Young GJ, Odd DE, Miller HE, Kmita G, Williams C, Blair PS, Hollingworth W, Morgan M, Smith-Collins AP, Walker-Cox S, Aquilina K, Pople I, Whitelaw AG. Drainage, irrigation and fibrinolytic therapy (DRIFT) for posthaemorrhagic ventricular dilatation: 10-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2020; 105:466-473. [PMID: 32623370 PMCID: PMC7547901 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-318231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Progressive ventricular dilatation after intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) in preterm infants has a very high risk of severe disability and death. Drainage, irrigation and fibrinolytic therapy (DRIFT), in a randomised controlled trial (RCT), reduced severe cognitive impairment at 2 years. OBJECTIVE To assess if the cognitive advantage of DRIFT seen at 2 years persisted until school age. PARTICIPANTS The RCT conducted in four centres recruited 77 preterm infants with IVH and progressive ventricular enlargement over specified measurements. Follow-up was at 10 years of age. INTERVENTION Intraventricular injection of a fibrinolytic followed by continuous lavage, until the drainage was clear, and standard care consisting of control of expansion by lumbar punctures and if expansion persisted via a ventricular access device. PRIMARY OUTCOME Cognitive quotient (CQ), derived from the British Ability Scales and Bayley III Scales, and survival without severe cognitive disability. RESULTS Of the 77 children randomised, 12 died, 2 could not be traced, 10 did not respond and 1 declined at 10-year follow-up. 28 in the DRIFT group and 24 in the standard treatment group were assessed by examiners blinded to the intervention. The mean CQ score was 69.3 (SD=30.1) in the DRIFT group and 53.7 (SD=35.7) in the standard treatment group (unadjusted p=0.1; adjusted p=0.01, after adjustment for the prespecified variables sex, birth weight and IVH grade). Survival without severe cognitive disability was 66% in the DRIFT group and 35% in the standard treatment group (unadjusted p=0.019; adjusted p=0.003). CONCLUSION DRIFT is the first intervention for posthaemorrhagic ventricular dilatation to objectively demonstrate sustained cognitive improvement. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN80286058.
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Affiliation(s)
- Karen Luyt
- Neonatal Neurology, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK .,Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, St Michael's Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Neonatal Neurology, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Neonatal Neurology, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK,Bristol Randomised Trials Collaboration (BRTC), Bristol Trials Centre, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Neonatal Neurology, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK,Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, UK
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- Neonatal Neurology, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland
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- Ophthalmology, Bristol Eye Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK,Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK,Bristol Randomised Trials Collaboration (BRTC), Bristol Trials Centre, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Child Psychology, Community Children’s Health Partnership, Bristol, UK
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- Neonatal Neurology, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK,Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, St Michael's Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Neonatal Neurology, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Paediatric Neurosurgery, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Neonatal Neurology, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Lea CL, Smith-Collins A, Luyt K. Protecting the premature brain: current evidence-based strategies for minimising perinatal brain injury in preterm infants. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2017; 102:F176-F182. [PMID: 28011793 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-311949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2016] [Revised: 11/22/2016] [Accepted: 12/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Abstract
Improving neurodevelopmental outcome for preterm infants is an important challenge for neonatal medicine. The disruption of normal brain growth and neurological development is a significant consequence of preterm birth and can result in physical and cognitive impairments. While advances in neonatal medicine have led to progressively better survival rates for preterm infants, there has only been a modest improvement in the proportion of surviving infants without neurological impairment, and no change in the proportion with severe disability. The overall number of children with neurodisability due to prematurity is increasing. Trials investigating novel therapies are underway and many have promising early results; however, in the interim, current treatments and management strategies that have proven benefit for neurodevelopment or reduction in neonatal brain injury are often underutilised. We collate the evidence for the efficacy of such interventions, recommended by guidelines or supported by large meta-analysis or randomised control trials. We address controversies that have hindered uptake and problems with translating research into practice. We then look to the future of preterm neuroprotective care.
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Affiliation(s)
- Charlotte L Lea
- Department of Neonatal Neuroscience, St Michael's Hospital, Bristol, UK.,School of Clinical Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Neonatal Neuroscience, St Michael's Hospital, Bristol, UK.,School of Clinical Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Neonatal Neuroscience, St Michael's Hospital, Bristol, UK.,School of Clinical Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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