Comparison of RAM Cannula Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Versus Infant Flow Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP)

January 5, 2017 updated by: Michelle Pape, University of Michigan

Comparison of RAM Cannula NCPAP Versus Infant Flow NCPAP

This study is designed to compare the effectiveness and ease of use of two commonly used NCPAP interfaces: the RAM NC and the Infant Flow prongs and nasal mask.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

19

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

No older than 6 months (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

infants less than or equal to 7kg with an order for nasal continuous positive pressure

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • less than or equal to 7 kg
  • order for nasal continuous positive pressure

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients greater than 7kg
  • patients that do not have informed consent

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
RAM Cannula Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Infant Flow Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Number of patients who achieve unassisted breathing
Time Frame: One year
One year

Collaborators and Investigators

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

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

September 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 7, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 9, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

January 10, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 9, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 5, 2017

Last Verified

January 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HUM00073557

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