Impact of Extended CPAP on Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Prematurity

In brief

The purpose of this pilot study is to compare if keeping infants on CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) support for an extended period of time until they are 32 weeks corrected gestational age or 1250 grams (approximately 2 pounds and 12 ounces) will decrease their degree of lung disease as compared to weaning their respiratory support to HFNC (high flow nasal cannula).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05547139

Run by

Christiana Care Health Services

People needed

20

Starts

2022-10-10

Expected to finish

2024-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2024-08-29

Who can join

Age: 0 and older, up to 1. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• babies born at <30 weeks' gestation
• babies who are extubated to non-invasive ventilation by 32 weeks postmenstrual age

You may not qualify if…

• babies born at <30 weeks' gestation
• requiring less than 2L NC at birth or
• those who are extubated after 32.0 weeks' postmenstrual age
• congenital anomalies
• skeletal disorders
• neuromuscular disorders
• genetic syndromes

Where it is running

• Christiana Care Health Services, Inc. — Newark, Delaware, United States

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