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- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT02686060
In-line Filtration to Reduce Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome in Babies Born Very prEtErm (FRISBEE)
While venous access is an essential part of caring for the preterm neonate potential severe adverse events, including contamination of fluids with bacteria, endotoxins and particulates could occur (Bethune 2001).
Infusion therapy carries a risk for catheter-associated septicaemia (Geiss 1992) originated from the catheter tubing, the ports, at the cannula site or from contaminated infusion fluid. While not all infections lead to septicaemia, immuno-compromised patients such as neonates are at greater risk, and infection becomes a major problem (Ng 1989) and a major risk factor for neurodevelopmental disabilities (Volpe 2008). Indeed, it has been postulated that endotoxins may be involved in the pathogenesis of a proportion of cases of periventricular leukomalacia, the most frequent brain damage associated with neurocognitive handicaps in the human neonate (Volpe 2001).
The presence of calcium in parenteral nutrition mixture leads to precipitation due to its incompatibility with the other components of the admixtures and leads to high concentration of particles (Athanasiou 2014). Adverse systemic effects of particulate matter including phlebitis, granulomata formation in the lung (Marshall 1987) and ischaemic necrosis, are a common finding in necrotizing enterocolitis another serious complication flowing preterm birth (Ballance 1990). Particle contamination of infusion solutions exists despite a stringent infusion regiment. The number and composition of particles depends on the complexity of the applied admixtures (Jack 2010).
Particulate contamination is due to drug incompatibility reactions or their incomplete reconstitution during the preparation process (Schroder 1994). Various studies have demonstrated the contamination of infusion solutions with glass particles from opening glass ampoules, particles from rubber stoppers or conglomerates of the parenteral nutrition components (Ball 2003). Particles have also been shown to be inherent to generic drug formulation (Oie 2005). In an intensive care setting the particle burden may rise up to one million infused particles per day, increasing with the complexity and quantity of the administered infusions (Walpot 1989).
There are two main IV filter pore sizes; the 0.2 micron filter is used for aqueous solutions, and the 1.2 micron filter is recommended for larger molecule solutions such as lipids. The 0.2 micron filter has also been reported to remove air, microorganisms and particulate matter. In addition, endotoxin retention is reportedly achieved by using a positively charged filter membrane; toxic macro-molecules are released by gram-negative bacteria and are claimed to be effective for up to ninety six hours (Bethune 2001).
In-line IV filters are currently claimed to be an effective strategy for the removal of bacteria, endotoxins and particulates associated with intravenous therapy in adults (Ball 2003) and particularly effective in the removal of particles caused from drug precipitate such as antibiotics (Chee 2002; Ball 2003).
However, evidence of the beneficial effect of in-line IV filters in children and neonates is much weaker, despite some positive studies (Jack 2012; Boehne 2013; Sasse 2015). In the population of preterm infants, no study is currently available while particulate contamination due to infusion therapy carries a higher health risk in this subpopulation.
The benefits of using IV in-line filters in critically-ill preterm neonates remains to be demonstrated. This intervention in adults has also been challenged by several authors (Pearson 1996; Newell 1998). Friedland reported that certain drugs such as antibiotics may be retained in the filters causing a reduction in potency (Friedland 1985). On the other hand, there are no known adverse effects from the use of IV in-line filters.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Detailed Description
While venous access is an essential part of caring for the preterm neonate potential severe adverse events, including contamination of fluids with bacteria, endotoxins and particulates could occur (Bethune 2001).
Infusion therapy carries a risk for catheter-associated septicaemia (Geiss 1992) originated from the catheter tubing, the ports, at the cannula site or from contaminated infusion fluid. While not all infections lead to septicaemia, immuno-compromised patients such as neonates are at greater risk, and infection becomes a major problem (Ng 1989) and a major risk factor for neurodevelopmental disabilities (Volpe 2008). Indeed, it has been postulated that endotoxins may be involved in the pathogenesis of a proportion of cases of periventricular leukomalacia, the most frequent brain damage associated with neurocognitive handicaps in the human neonate (Volpe 2001).
The presence of calcium in parenteral nutrition mixture leads to precipitation due to its incompatibility with the other components of the admixtures and leads to high concentration of particles (Athanasiou 2014). Adverse systemic effects of particulate matter including phlebitis, granulomata formation in the lung (Marshall 1987) and ischaemic necrosis, are a common finding in necrotizing enterocolitis another serious complication flowing preterm birth (Ballance 1990). Particle contamination of infusion solutions exists despite a stringent infusion regiment. The number and composition of particles depends on the complexity of the applied admixtures (Jack 2010).
Particulate contamination is due to drug incompatibility reactions or their incomplete reconstitution during the preparation process (Schroder 1994). Various studies have demonstrated the contamination of infusion solutions with glass particles from opening glass ampoules, particles from rubber stoppers or conglomerates of the parenteral nutrition components (Ball 2003). Particles have also been shown to be inherent to generic drug formulation (Oie 2005). In an intensive care setting the particle burden may rise up to one million infused particles per day, increasing with the complexity and quantity of the administered infusions (Walpot 1989).
There are two main IV filter pore sizes; the 0.2 micron filter is used for aqueous solutions, and the 1.2 micron filter is recommended for larger molecule solutions such as lipids. The 0.2 micron filter has also been reported to remove air, microorganisms and particulate matter. In addition, endotoxin retention is reportedly achieved by using a positively charged filter membrane; toxic macro-molecules are released by gram-negative bacteria and are claimed to be effective for up to ninety six hours (Bethune 2001).
In-line IV filters are currently claimed to be an effective strategy for the removal of bacteria, endotoxins and particulates associated with intravenous therapy in adults (Ball 2003) and particularly effective in the removal of particles caused from drug precipitate such as antibiotics (Chee 2002; Ball 2003).
However, evidence of the beneficial effect of in-line IV filters in children and neonates is much weaker, despite some positive studies (Jack 2012; Boehne 2013; Sasse 2015). In the population of preterm infants, no study is currently available while particulate contamination due to infusion therapy carries a higher health risk in this subpopulation.
The benefits of using IV in-line filters in critically-ill preterm neonates remains to be demonstrated. This intervention in adults has also been challenged by several authors (Pearson 1996; Newell 1998). Friedland reported that certain drugs such as antibiotics may be retained in the filters causing a reduction in potency (Friedland 1985). On the other hand, there are no known adverse effects from the use of IV in-line filters.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Paris, France, 75019
- Hôpital Robert Debré
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Every newborn with a gestational age between 24+0 and 31+6 weeks of gestation or with a birth weight <1500 gm, born at the maternity of Robert Debré children's hospital,
- Neonates whose parental authority holders have been informed for the study & do not opposite to participate,
- Neonates whose parental authority holders are covered by the social security system or CMU.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Preterm infants with a gestational age ≥ 32 weeks of gestation,
- Congenital malformation and/or heart diseases other than patent ductus arteriosus or foramen ovale,
- "Outborn" neonates,
- Newborns whose parental authority holders are minor,
- Newborns with severe birth asphyxia (cord blood pH<7.0 or Apgar score < 5 at 10 min),
- Newborns whose parental authority holders are not beneficiaries of social security coverage.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Prevention
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: in-line filters
0.2 micron positively charged PALL Corporation filters for parenteral nutrition (Posidyne® NEO Intravenous Filter Set) and 1.2 micro IV in-line filters used for lipid administration (Lipipor™ NEO Filters for Neonatal Parenteral Nutrition)
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No Intervention: without in-line filters.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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serum concentrations pattern of 4 major pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL1beta, IL6, IL8 and TNFalpha)
Time Frame: 18 months
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18 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimate)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 2015-A01307-42
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
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