Status:
UNKNOWN
Early CPAP in Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Conditions:
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-30 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to establish if a strategy of EBCPAP application in a subgroup of VLBWI, 800 to 1500g birthweight, decreases the need for mechanical ventilation in this group, without aff...
Detailed Description
The application of CPAP has been described as an alternative respiratory support for premature newborns with respiratory distress.Many studies support that the early use of CPAP results in a better re...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All infants born at the units belonging to the South American Neocosur Network with a birthweight between 800 to 1500g and breathing spontaneously at birth or after hand bagging with Neopuff or transient intubation are eligible.
- An informed consent form should be obtained preferable prenatal.
Exclusion
- Acute life threatening congenital malformations or genetics diseases.
- Apgar score equal or less than 3 at 5 minutes
- Disapproval of informed consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
256 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00368680
Start Date
January 1 2007
End Date
September 1 2009
Last Update
December 24 2010
Active Locations (14)
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1
Servicio de Neonatología, Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín
Buenos Aires, Argentina
2
Servicio de Neonatología, Hospital Fernández
Buenos Aires, Argentina
3
Servicio de Neonatología, Hospital Italiano
Buenos Aires, Argentina
4
Servicio de Neonatología, Maternidad Sardá
Buenos Aires, Argentina