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nCPAP-NAVA-Backup Versus Standard nCPAP for Severe Apnea in Preterm Infants ≤28 Weeks (NAVAPNEA)

3 november 2026 uppdaterad av: Dimitra Papasavva, University Hospital, Geneva

Effect of nCPAP-NAVA-backup Mode Versus Standard nCPAP Mode on the Reduction of Severe Apnea in Preterm Infants ≤ 28 Weeks - a Crossover Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) with neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) backup ventilation (nCPAP-NAVA-backup mode) reduces the rate of severe apnea in extremely preterm infants ≤28 weeks' gestation compared with standard nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP mode). Severe apnea episodes is defined as breathing pause with oxygen levels ( SpO2) below 85% lasting at least 5 seconds and/or heart rate (HR) below 100 beats/minute lasting at least 5 seconds.

Each participant will receive both interventions in a randomized order, serving as their own control. The total duration of the intervention will be 24h. Each intervention period will last 12 hours. A washout period of 3 hours will be included between intervention periods to minimize potential carryover effects.

Randomized sequences to avoid order effects:

  • Sequence A: nCPAP mode → nCPAP-NAVA-backup mode
  • Sequence B: nCPAP-NAVA-backup mode →nCPAP mode

Studieöversikt

Status

Har inte rekryterat ännu

Betingelser

Intervention / Behandling

Studietyp

Interventionell

Inskrivning (Beräknad)

25

Fas

  • Inte tillämpbar

Kontakter och platser

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Studieorter

Deltagandekriterier

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Urvalskriterier

Åldrar som är berättigade till studier

  • Barn
  • Vuxen
  • Äldre vuxen

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Kön som är behöriga för studier

Allt

Beskrivning

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Born at ≤28 weeks gestational age
  • Currently receiving nCPAP mode as part of routine care
  • Receiving caffeine citrate at a maintenance dose of 10 mg/kg/day
  • An average of ≥1 severe apnea per hour over a 6-hour period (apnea associated with SpO₂<85% during ≥ 5 seconds and/or HR <100 bpm during ≥ 5 seconds) or an average of >2 severe apnea per hour over a 2-hour period
  • Written informed consent obtained from the legal representatives before inclusion.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Major congenital anomalies (e.g., congenital diaphragmatic hernia, significant cardiac malformations)
  • Known genetic syndrome affecting respiratory function
  • Immediate indication for endotracheal intubation or noninvasive ventilation (NIV)
  • Parental refusal or withdrawal of consent
  • Previous inclusion in the study

Studieplan

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Hur är studien utformad?

Designdetaljer

  • Primärt syfte: Behandling
  • Tilldelning: Randomiserad
  • Interventionsmodell: Crossover tilldelning
  • Maskning: Ingen (Open Label)

Vapen och interventioner

Deltagargrupp / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Experimentell: Sequence A: nCPAP then nCPAP-NAVA-Backup

Preterm infants randomized to receive 12 hours of standard nCPAP mode followed by 12 hours of nCPAP-NAVA-backup mode (total 24 hours) on a Servo-n ventilator. A 3-hour washout period at the start of each period is excluded from analysis.
Enhet: nCPAP-NAVA-backup mode

Standard nasal CPAP delivered via a Servo-n ventilator, with continuous monitoring of the electrical activity of the diaphragm (Edi) through an Edi catheter that also serves as the feeding tube. When an apnea exceeds the preset apnea time, pressure-controlled backup ventilation is triggered automatically. Backup and PEEP settings follow unit standards, and PEEP is kept constant throughout the study. Duration: 12 hours.

Enhet: nCPAP mode

Standard nasal CPAP delivered via nasal prongs or mask on the same Servo-n ventilator and circuit, with PEEP and FiO₂ managed according to standard clinical practice. Duration: 12 hours.
Experimentell: Sequence B: nCPAP-NAVA-backup then nCPAP

Preterm infants randomized to receive 12 hours of nCPAP-NAVA-backup mode followed by 12 hours of standard nCPAP mode (total 24 hours) on a Servo-n ventilator. A 3-hour washout period at the start of each period is excluded from analysis.
Enhet: nCPAP-NAVA-backup mode

Standard nasal CPAP delivered via a Servo-n ventilator, with continuous monitoring of the electrical activity of the diaphragm (Edi) through an Edi catheter that also serves as the feeding tube. When an apnea exceeds the preset apnea time, pressure-controlled backup ventilation is triggered automatically. Backup and PEEP settings follow unit standards, and PEEP is kept constant throughout the study. Duration: 12 hours.

Enhet: nCPAP mode

Standard nasal CPAP delivered via nasal prongs or mask on the same Servo-n ventilator and circuit, with PEEP and FiO₂ managed according to standard clinical practice. Duration: 12 hours.

Vad mäter studien?

Primära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Number of severe apnea episodes per 9-hour observation period
Tidsram: Per 9-hour observation period

Number of severe apnea episodes per 9-hour observation period, defined as an apnea associated with oxygen desaturation (SpO₂ < 85%) lasting ≥ 5 seconds and/or bradycardia (Heart rate (HR) < 100 bpm) lasting ≥ 5 seconds
Per 9-hour observation period

Sekundära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Number of isolated oxygen desaturation episodes
Tidsram: Per 9-hour observation period

SpO₂ < 85% for ≥ 5 seconds, not associated with a severe apnea episode
Per 9-hour observation period
Number of isolated bradycardia episodes
Tidsram: per 9-hour observation period

HR < 100 bpm for ≥ 5 seconds, not associated with a severe apnea episode
per 9-hour observation period
Number of hyperoxia episodes (SpO₂ > 94% for ≥ 5 seconds)
Tidsram: per 9-hour observation period
per 9-hour observation period
Percentage of time spent with SpO₂ < 85%
Tidsram: per 9-hour observation period
per 9-hour observation period
Percentage of time spent with SpO₂ > 94%
Tidsram: per 9-hour observation period
per 9-hour observation period
Percentage of time spent with HR < 100 bpm
Tidsram: per 9-hour observation period
per 9-hour observation period
Number of apnea episodes requiring nurse intervention
Tidsram: per 9-hour observation period

tactile stimulation and/or increase in FiO₂
per 9-hour observation period
Need for escalation of respiratory support during the observation period
Tidsram: per 9-hour observation period

Defined as requirement for transition to non-invasive ventilation mode or endotracheal intubation
per 9-hour observation period
Infant comfort assessed using the EDIN score (Échelle Douleur Inconfort Nouveau-Né)
Tidsram: per 9-hour observation period

EDIN will be recorded every 3 hours (0-15), yielding up to 3 measurements per 9-hour observation period. The mean EDIN score over each observation period will be used
per 9-hour observation period
Gastrointestinal tolerance
Tidsram: per 9-hour observation period

Grade 1: good tolerance - enteral feeding maintained at prescribed volume with no significant gastric residuals ; Grade 2: moderate intolerance - enteral feeding volume reduced due to gastric residuals or clinical concern ;Grade 3: poor tolerance - enteral feeding discontinued with initiation of continuous gastric suctioning. The worst grade recorded during each 9-hour observation period will be used as the summary measure for analysis.
per 9-hour observation period

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Sponsor

University Hospital, Geneva

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Studera stora datum

Studiestart (Beräknad)

1 december 2026

Primärt slutförande (Beräknad)

1 december 2028

Avslutad studie (Beräknad)

1 december 2028

Studieregistreringsdatum

Först inskickad

28 oktober 2026

Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

3 november 2026

Första postat (Faktisk)

6 november 2026

Uppdateringar av studier

Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Faktisk)

6 november 2026

Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

3 november 2026

Senast verifierad

1 november 2026

Mer information

Termer relaterade till denna studie

Nyckelord

Ytterligare relevanta MeSH-villkor

Andra studie-ID-nummer

  • 2026-00663
  • HumRes (Annan identifierare: Human research in Switzerland)

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