Breathing Support and Diaphragm Movement in Premature Newborns
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study watches how a premature baby's diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) moves when receiving CPAP breathing support. CPAP is a common gentle air pressure treatment that helps newborns breathe better. Understanding this movement may help doctors improve breathing support for very premature babies.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born at 32 weeks of pregnancy or earlier
- Your baby is currently in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the hospital running this study
- Your baby has been on CPAP (gentle air pressure breathing support) for at least 24 hours
- Your baby has a special feeding tube with sensors (EAdi catheter) already placed
- Your baby is at least 72 hours old (3 days) since birth
- Your family has health insurance or social security coverage
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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