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Preterm InfantNCT03242057

Comparison of Primary Extubation Failure Between NIPPV and NI-NAVA

A study testing NAVA and NIPPV in people with Preterm Infant and BPD - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, run by University of Florida at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Extubation failure is a significant problem in preterm neonates and prolonged intubation is a well-documented risk factor for development of chronic lung disease. Out of the respiratory modalities available to extubate a preterm neonate; high flow nasal canula, nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) and… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 24 to 32 weeks
What is being tested?
NAVA and NIPPV
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
23 Oct 2017to 5 Sep 2019
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 24 to 32 weeks
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Infants born between 24 weeks and ≤ 32 weeks completed gestational age or birth weight less than or equal to 1500 grams
  • Postnatal age ≤ 14 days
  • Inborn
  • Mechanically ventilated for at least 12 hrs.
  • Intubated within first 24 hrs. after birth
  • Outborn infants intubated and transferred to UF within 24 hrs. after birth.

Who cannot join

  • Outborn > 24hrs of age.
  • Failed elective extubation prior to study enrollment
  • Major congenital anomalies or known/suspected chromosomal anomalies
  • Use of paralytics in previous 24 hrs.
  • Participation in another randomized interventional trial
  • Known or suspected phrenic nerve palsy or lesion
  • Known or suspected diaphragmatic lesion
  • Any contraindication to have a nasogastric or orogastric tube placement

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Florida

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32207

Other trials in United States

About this study

Official title: Comparison of Primary Extubation Failure Between Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) and Non Invasive Neural Access Ventilatory Assist (NI-NAVA)

Extubation failure is a significant problem in preterm neonates and prolonged intubation is a well-documented risk factor for development of chronic lung disease. Out of the respiratory modalities available to extubate a preterm neonate; high flow nasal canula, nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) are the most commonly used.

A recent Cochrane meta-analysis concluded that NIPPV has lower extubation failure as compared to nCPAP (30% vs. 40%)

Read more

NAVA (neurally adjusted ventilatory assist), a relatively new mode of mechanical ventilation in which the diaphragmatic electrical activity initiates a ventilator breath and adjustment of a preset gain (NAVA level) determines the peak inspiratory pressure. It has been reported to improve patient - ventilator synchrony and minimize mean airway pressure and ability to wean an infant from a ventilator. However till date there has been no head to head comparison of extubation failure in infants managed on NAVA with conventional ventilator strategies.

In this study the investigators aim to compare primary extubation failure rates in infants/participants managed by NIPPV vs. NI-NAVA (non invasive NAVA). Eligible infants/participants will be randomized to be extubated to predefined NIPPV or NI-NAVA ventilator settings and will be assessed for primary extubation failure (defined as reintubation within 5 days after an elective extubation).

Read the detailed description

Mechanical ventilation is needed for most preterm infants to maintain adequate oxygenation and ventilation. However the coexistence of lung immaturity, weak respiratory drive, excessively compliant chest wall, and surfactant deficiency often contribute to dependency on mechanical ventilation during the first days or weeks after birth.

Prolonged mechanical ventilation is associated with high mortality and morbidities including ventilator-associated pneumonia, pneumothorax, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Each additional week of mechanical ventilation is reported to be associated with an increase in the risk of neurodevelopmental impairment. Reduction in the need and duration of invasive mechanical ventilation may potentially improve outcome of preterm infants.

Extubation failure has been independently associated with increased mortality, longer hospitalization, and more days on oxygen and ventilatory support. It is critical, therefore, to attempt extubation early and at a time when successful extubation is likely.

A recent Cochrane review compared the use of nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) in preterm infants after extubation and found that NIPPV may be more effective than nCPAP at decreasing extubation failure.

The feasibility of NAVA use has been described in neonatal and pediatric patients. Several studies cite a decrease in peak inspiratory pressures, improved synchrony in triggering, and more appropriate termination of positive pressure support. Some studies have reported lower work of breathing, PaO2/FiO2 ratios (partial pressure of oxygen/ fractional inspired oxygen)and MAP. In addition, NAVA has been used for patients who "fight the ventilator," and the synchrony improves the ability to wean.

The use of NIV-NAVA in neonates has promise as a primary mode of ventilation to aid in the prevention of intubation and also maintaining successful extubation. Early extubation may be enhanced with NIV-NAVA of those neonates requiring intubation for numerous reasons. The ability to provide synchronous NIV allows clinicians the opportunity to extubate infants earlier with increased confidence than with previous post extubation support.

However there is lack of scientific evidence on extubation failure rates on NI-NAVA. Trials comparing NAVA to conventional ventilators with regard to ventilator associated lung injury, ventilator associated pneumonia and decreasing duration of time on the ventilator have not yet been reported.

Being tested
NAVA, NIPPV
Keywords
NAVA, Extubation, NIPPV
Medical subject headings
Premature Birth, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Barotrauma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • NAVAOther

    Infant will be extubated to NAVA, settings based per protocol

  • NIPPVOther

    Infant will be extubated to NIPPV, settings detailed in protocol

Study groups in NCT03242057
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
NI-NAVAExperimental* Wait to meet extubation criteria within 14 days postnatal age * Pre-extubation mode of invasive ventilation will be per physician discretion (NAVA, CMV, high frequency oscillator ventilation (HFOV) or high frequency jet ventilation (HFJV)) Pi to determine eligibility or exclusion * Randomize to either NIPPV or NI-NAVA, 1:1 randomization * PI will not be blinded to the intervention (not feasible) * If extubating to NAVA then place the catheter to optimize position and Edi 1 hr. prior to planned extubation. * ABG or CBG to be obtained at 4 hrs. post extubation * NI-NAVA settings will be weaned or increased as the clinical situation demands and outlined in the protocol
Receives: Other: NAVA
NIPPVActive comparatorWait to meet extubation criteria within 14 days postnatal age * Pre-extubation mode of invasive ventilation will be per physician discretion (NAVA, CMV, high frequency oscillator ventilation (HFOV) or high frequency jet ventilation (HFJV)) PI to determine eligibility or exclusion * Randomize to either NIPPV or NI-NAVA, 1:1 randomization * PI will not be blinded to the intervention (not feasible) * ABG or CBG to be obtained at 4 hrs. post extubation * NIPPV settings will be weaned or increased as the clinical situation demands and outlined in the protocol
Receives: Other: NIPPV

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Extubation success

    assess how many infants stayed extubated at 5 days after extubation

    Measured: 5 days

Secondary outcomes (15)
  1. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)

    based on NIH guidelines

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  2. Ventilator Days

    days on positive pressure ventilation

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  3. NICU length of stay

    discharge or death or transfer

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  4. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

    echo diagnosed/confirmed

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  5. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC

    confirmed on Xray

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  6. Late onset sepsis

    only culture proven

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  7. Gastrointestinal perforation

    confirmed on X-ray or surgical exploration

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  8. Mortality

    all causes within NICU stay

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  9. Extubation failure at 3 days

    reintubation by 72 hrs. post extubation

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  10. Extubation failure at 7 days

    reintubation by 72 hrs. post extubation

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  11. Pulmonary air leak

    including pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE) pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  12. Severe intraventricular hemorrhage

    on cranial ultrasound, worst grade

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  13. Abdominal distension > 2cm from baseline and with signs necessitating cessation of feeds during the first 48 hrs. after extubation

    during the first 48 hrs. after extubation

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  14. Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

    ophthalmologic exam

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

  15. Ventilator associated Pneumonia (VAP)

    diagnosed based on tracheal culture + CXR changes + clinical worsening + treatment

    Measured: until discharge / 36 weeks post menstrual age

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Aug 2017
  2. Study start23 Oct 2017
  3. Primary completion5 Sep 2019
  4. Study completion5 Sep 2019

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03242057
Sponsor's protocol ID
IRB201701971
Status last verified
Feb 2020
First submitted
28 Jul 2017
Last updated
19 Feb 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Firestone KS, Beck J, Stein H. Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist for Noninvasive Support in Neonates. Clin Perinatol. 2016 Dec;43(4):707-724. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2016.07.007.

    PubMed 27837754
  • LoVerde B, Firestone KS, Stein HM. Comparing changing neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) levels in intubated and recently extubated neonates. J Perinatol. 2016 Dec;36(12):1097-1100. doi: 10.1038/jp.2016.152. Epub 2016 Sep 15.

    PubMed 27629375
  • Firestone KS, Fisher S, Reddy S, White DB, Stein HM. Effect of changing NAVA levels on peak inspiratory pressures and electrical activity of the diaphragm in premature neonates. J Perinatol. 2015 Aug;35(8):612-6. doi: 10.1038/jp.2015.14. Epub 2015 Mar 12.

    PubMed 25764328
  • Stein H, Firestone K. Application of neurally adjusted ventilatory assist in neonates. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2014 Feb;19(1):60-9. doi: 10.1016/j.siny.2013.09.005. Epub 2013 Nov 13.

    PubMed 24238745
  • Stein H, Firestone K, Rimensberger PC. Synchronized mechanical ventilation using electrical activity of the diaphragm in neonates. Clin Perinatol. 2012 Sep;39(3):525-42. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2012.06.004.

    PubMed 22954267
  • Lemyre B, Davis PG, De Paoli AG, Kirpalani H. Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) versus nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) for preterm neonates after extubation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017 Feb 1;2(2):CD003212. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003212.pub3.

    PubMed 28146296
  • Lee J, Kim HS, Jung YH, Shin SH, Choi CW, Kim EK, Kim BI, Choi JH. Non-invasive neurally adjusted ventilatory assist in preterm infants: a randomised phase II crossover trial. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2015 Nov;100(6):F507-13. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-308057. Epub 2015 Jul 15.

    PubMed 26178463
  • Baudin F, Pouyau R, Cour-Andlauer F, Berthiller J, Robert D, Javouhey E. Neurally adjusted ventilator assist (NAVA) reduces asynchrony during non-invasive ventilation for severe bronchiolitis. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2015 Dec;50(12):1320-7. doi: 10.1002/ppul.23139. Epub 2014 Dec 8.

    PubMed 25488197
  • Bhandari V. Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation in the newborn: review of literature and evidence-based guidelines. J Perinatol. 2010 Aug;30(8):505-12. doi: 10.1038/jp.2009.165. Epub 2009 Oct 22.

    PubMed 19847188

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing NAVA and NIPPV in people with Preterm Infant and BPD - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, run by University of Florida at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Feb 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Extubation success (time frame: 5 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03242057, which also lists 9 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Feb 2020.

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