Clinical trials: Work of Breathing
Apnea of Prematurity, Apneic Spells of Newborn Nos
Cardio-respiratory Events in Preterm Infants During Transition
Cardio-respiratory events (CRE), defined as intermittent episodes of hypoxemia and/or bradycardia, are particularly common among preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Apnea of Prematurity, Apneic Spells of Newborn Nos, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- NCT04123691
- Testing
- pulse oximetry monitoring
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Infant, Premature
Neural Control of Non-invasive Ventilation in the Preterm
The present study will use a new type of respirator in premature babies who need help with their breathing. This new respirator uses signals from the baby's diaphragm - the most important breathing muscle - to control the timing…
- Trial name
- NCT00368485
- Testing
- Neurally Controlled Mechanical Ventilation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Preterm Birth, Premature
Comparison of the Acute Effects of Chest Physiotherapy Methods Applied in Different Positions in Preterm Newborns
Infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may be lost due to risks such as being sensitive, frequent exposure to birth complications and being prone to infection.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Premature, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Trial name
- therapy (NCT05036603)
- Testing
- chest physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Sanko University
Nasal Congestion
To Determine if Diphenhydramine Works for Nasal Congestion at Two Different Doses
The study was to determine if the drug worked to relieve nasal congestion experienced by people with seasonal allergies.
- Trial name
- NCT00648973
- Testing
- Diphenhydramine 50 mg, Diphenhydramine 25 mg, Pseudoephedrine 120 mg
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,021 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Comparative Effectiveness Study of Bubble CPAP Devices in the NICU
Multiple different devices are available to provide Bubble CPAP to preterm and newborn infants. The most significant difference between these devices is the size of the bubble produced by the exhalation limb.
- Trial name
- NCT02392806
- Testing
- Bubble CPAP- BabiPlus, Respiralogics, Bubble CPAP- B&B Bubbler, B&B Medical devices
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Marya Strand, MD
Apnea of Prematurity
CO2 Inhalation as a New Treatment Modality for Apnea of Prematurity
The objective of the present proposed study is to discover whether, in the nursery setting, administration of low concentration inhaled CO2 (0.8%) for a prolonged period (3 days) can make breathing more regular with less apneic…
- Trial name
- NCT01066728
- Testing
- CO2 inhalation, Theophylline
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Prematurity, Mechanical Ventilation
Effects of Therapeutic Positioning in Mechanically Ventilated Preterm Infants
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of three therapeutic positions on physiological parameters, pain, and comfort in mechanically ventilated preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT07845435
- Testing
- Supine Position, Prone Position, Fetal Position
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Kemal University
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Respiratory Disease
Critical Respiratory Diseases in Ex-preterm Infants in PICU
Premature birth is the leading cause of death in children younger than 5 years old worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
- Conditions
- Infant, Premature, Diseases, Respiratory Disease, Respiratory Failure, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- NCT04284891
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- National Children's Hospital, Vietnam
Tracheobronchomalacia
The Effect of Bethanechol on Tracheobronchomalacia
The primary aim of this study is to determine if work of breathing estimated using swing Edi will be improved following initiation of bethanechol in infants with tracheobronchomalacia.
- Trial name
- NCT05299008
- Testing
- Bethanechol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Respiratory Insufficiency
Nasal High Frequency Ventilation in Preterm Infants: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to test whether application of high frequency ventilation through a nasal tube can lower blood carbon dioxide levels in stable preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Respiratory Insufficiency, Apnea of Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT00296231
- Testing
- Nasal high frequency ventilation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Tarah T Colaizy
Neuromuscular Diseases, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Respiratory Muscles and Work of Breathing in Children
Respiratory muscle testing allows a quantitative assessment of inspiratory and expiratory muscles in children of any age with primary or secondary respiratory muscle impairment, in order to better understand the pathophysiology…
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Diseases, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Diseases, Cardiac Diseases
- Trial name
- WOB&MR_Ped (NCT05051254)
- Testing
- Esogastric pressure measurement
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 550 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Position on Premature Infants, Nursing Care
The Effect of Positioning on Comfort, Stress Levels, and Physiological Functions in Premature Infants
A randomized crossover study was made to investigate the effect of different positions on the comfort, stress, and physiological functions of premature infants receiving non-invasive mechanical ventilation in the neonatal…
- Trial name
- NCT06752005
- Testing
- Intervention Group
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Premature Birth
SURFAXIN® Treatment for Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Infants.
SURFAXIN® (lucinactant) treatment will be examined in very low birth weight infants to prevent development of chronic lung disease, commonly known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), in premature infants who have required…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Premature Birth, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT00215540
- Testing
- Lucinactant 175 mg/kg, Lucinactant 90 mg/kg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Windtree Therapeutics
Retinopathy
Anesthesia for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Premature infants experience more respiratory problems after surgical procedures. The investigators aimed to compare general anesthesia with sedation on the need for post-operative mechanical ventilation in infants undergoing…
- Trial name
- NCT01955135
- Testing
- Ketamine, Sevoflurane, propofol
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Work of Breathing During Non-invasive Ventilation in Premature Neonates
Background: Non-invasive forms of respiratory support have been developed to manage respiratory distress and failure in premature newborns without exposing them to the risks associated with invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT02788110
- Testing
- Noninvasive neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NIV NAVA), Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Neonatal Oxygen Desaturation, Premature
Non-Invasive Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) Prone vs Supine in Premature Infants
This research study is being done to investigate the effect of changing an infant's body position on how hard the baby works to breathe, the baby's oxygen level, the baby's carbon dioxide level, the baby's lung volume, the baby's…
- Conditions
- Neonatal Oxygen Desaturation, Premature, Ventilator Lung; Newborn, Apnea of Prematurity
- Trial name
- NCT05968586
- Testing
- Body positioning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Mechanical Ventilation Complication, Premature Birth
Ultrasound for Assessment of Extubation Readiness
Preterm infants are at high-risk for the negative implications of both prolonged mechanical ventilation and extubation failure. Pre-extubation assessments of lung parenchyma and diaphragmatic function of these infants can be…
- Trial name
- NCT04957264
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
Preterm Birth, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Improving Prematurity-Related Respiratory Outcomes at Vanderbilt
The goal of IMPROV is to identify molecular mechanisms that contribute to lung injury and long-term breathing problems in preterm infants by investigating two interrelated biochemical pathways: the urea cycle-nitric oxide pathway…
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity
- Trial name
- IMPROV (NCT01460576)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 253 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Apnea of Prematurity
Apnea Treatment in Premature Infants Using an Automatic Vibro-tactile Stimulator Triggered by the Detection of Apnea-bradycardia.
The goal of the SENSITACT system is to activate an adaptive kinesthetic stimulation to treat apnea-bradycardia events on preterm infants, while minimizing deleterious effects, in particular arousals that can be due either to…
- Trial name
- SENSITACT (NCT03651648)
- Testing
- SENSITACT System
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Rennes University Hospital
Apnea of Prematurity, Premature Newborn
Effect of Feedings on Caffeine in Premature Infants
Almost all infants born <29 weeks gestational age develop apnea of prematurity and are treated with caffeine. Type of diet and disease states may be significant contributors of variability in caffeine metabolism and…
- Conditions
- Apnea of Prematurity, Premature Newborn, Caffeine
- Trial name
- NCT02293824
- Testing
- Caffeine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University