Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Oxygen Exposure During Newborn Resuscitation on Lung Injury

Lead Sponsor:

University of Calgary

Collaborating Sponsors:

Equipment loan from Masimo Corp.

Conditions:

Prematurity

Oxidative Pulmonary Injury

Eligibility:

All Genders

23-32 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Hypothesis: In this feasibility study, hyperoxemia, as approximated by transcutaneous hemoglobin saturation with oxygen (Sp02), at the time of birth will cause sustained pulmonary oxidative stress as ...

Detailed Description

Immediately prior to birth, preterm infants (\<= 32 weeks gestation) will be randomized to one of three groups: 1. Low Oxygen Burden (LOB) - initiation of resuscitation with 21% 02, II. Moderate Oxyge...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \<=32 weeks gestation
  • inborn
  • require intubation

Exclusion

  • lethal anomalies
  • cyanotic congenital heart disease
  • known hemoglobinopathy
  • risk factors for persistent pulmonary hypertension

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

October 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00355875

Start Date

July 1 2005

End Date

October 1 2006

Last Update

November 7 2006

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Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 2T9