CPAP for Preterm Infants
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
With this study, it is expected to learn more about preterm babies on breathing support with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP). To gain more information on how much oxygen is actually delivered to the baby from the nCPAP machine.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for preterm babies (born early) who need breathing support due to lung problems like collapsed lung or respiratory distress. Babies with other serious health issues may not be included.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP)
Trial Overview
The study looks at how different settings of CPAP, a type of breathing support, affect the amount of oxygen delivered and how well the lungs expand in premature infants.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
All infants on CPAP will have a catheter placed in their oropharynx to measure delivered oxygen and a soft band placed around the infant's chest to measure lung expansion.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Arkansas
Lead Sponsor
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