OptiPAP Junior for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

RD
Overseen ByRebecca Dorner, MD, MHS
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Sharp HealthCare
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

To evaluate how different forms of respiratory support affect parent interaction, how parents feel about different methods of support, and how their child's current respiratory support level is perceived in the setting of long-term outcomes.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for parents of premature babies with lung problems like bronchopulmonary dysplasia who are receiving breathing support using nasal CPAP devices. The study focuses on families whose infants need this type of respiratory help.

Inclusion Criteria

My baby was born before 31 weeks and has been stable on CPAP for 72 hours.
I am over 18 and my baby has tried both breathing treatments.

Exclusion Criteria

My infant has or may have an abnormal connection in the skull or airway due to injury or defect.

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • FlexiTrunk
  • OptiPAP Junior

Trial Overview

The trial compares two types of nasal CPAP interfaces—OptiPAP Junior and FlexiTrunk—to see how each affects parent-child interaction, parental feelings about the device, and perceptions of their child's breathing support.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: OptiPAP JuniorExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: FlexitrunkActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Sharp HealthCare

Lead Sponsor

Trials
42
Recruited
17,600+

Fisher & Paykel

Collaborator