Comparing Bubble and Ventilator Nasal CPAP in Preterm Infants

June 27, 2015 updated by: Shantanu Rastogi, Maimonides Medical Center

Comparing the Effects of Bubble Nasal CPAP Versus Ventilator Nasal CPAP in Preterm Infants

There are various methods to generate the pressure needed for Nasal CPAP. Some neonatal intensive care units (NICU) use an underwater bubbling system and others use a ventilator to generate the pressure. There is no right or wrong way to generate the pressure and both methods are approved and accepted.

The aim of this study is to compare the two systems of Nasal CPAP by placing the baby on each for a defined time period and reviewing the infant's vital signs. The investigators expect that the pressure generated by bubble CPAP will be better and lead to improved vital signs.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

There are various methods to generate the pressure needed for Nasal CPAP. Some neonatal intensive care units (NICU) use an underwater bubbling system and others use a ventilator to generate the pressure. There is no right or wrong way to generate the pressure and both methods are approved and accepted.

The aim of this study is to compare the two systems of Nasal CPAP by placing the baby on each for a defined time period and reviewing the infant's vital signs. The investigators expect that the pressure generated by bubble CPAP will be better and lead to improved vital signs.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

18

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • New York
      • Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11219
        • Maimonides Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

2 days to 3 months (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Premature infants admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Maimonides Medical Center.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Neonates between 26-32 weeks gestational age who have been on Nasal CPAP for at least 48hrs on fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) of < or = 0.3. Parental consent will be obtained prior to enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Infants with severe congenital anomalies, such as airway or chest wall deformities, pulmonary hypoplasia, congenital heart disease, neurologic abnormalities including severe intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and need for surgery eg. for necrotizing enterocolitis will be excluded from the study. Any infants with genetic/chromosomal abnormalities will be excluded.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Premature infant
Each premature infant will be on bubble nasal CPAP for 2 hours and on ventilator nasal CPAP for 2 hours

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Physiologic parameters
Time Frame: 2 hours
heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation
2 hours

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Physiologic parameters
Time Frame: 2 hours
cerebral oxygen tissue extraction
2 hours

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Shantanu Rastogi, MD, Maimonides Medical Center

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 19, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 2, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

December 6, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 30, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 27, 2015

Last Verified

June 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • MMC 2013-02-10 (Other Identifier: Maimonides Medical Center)

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