Sound to check breathing pressure in premature babies on bubble CPAP
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study is testing whether the sound of the bubbles in a CPAP machine can tell doctors how much pressure is being delivered to a premature baby's lungs. If it works, this could help doctors make sure babies are getting the right amount of breathing support without extra procedures.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born before 32 weeks of pregnancy.
- At the time of the study, your baby is at least 7 days old and between 28 and 36 weeks corrected age (age since conception).
- Your baby is using a bubble CPAP machine with small nasal prongs, with the pressure set between 5 and 7 cm H2O and gas flow between 6 and 10 liters per minute.
- Your baby does not have any major birth defects, heart problems, or muscle/nerve diseases.
- Your baby is not on strong heart medicines, painkillers, or sedatives, and is not getting CPAP from a ventilator or using a face mask.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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