NCT02421328 - Study of the Effects of CPAP and HHHFNC on Diaphragmatic Dimensions in Preterm Infants | Biotech Hunter

Enrollment

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

May 31, 2015

Primary Completion Date

October 31, 2016

Study Completion Date

October 31, 2016

Conditions

Respirtory Distress

Interventions

DEVICE

CPAP first (Fisher & Paykel Healthcare)

Infants will start on nasal CPAP for 60 minutes and then switched to HHHFNC for anther 60 minutes. Ultrasonographic assessment of diaphragmatic dimensions and excursion will be done at the end of each 60 minute epochs.

DEVICE

HHHFNC first (Fisher & Paykel Healthcare)

Infants will start on HHHFNC for 60 minutes and then switched to nasal CPAP for anther 60 minutes. Ultrasonographic assessment of diaphragmatic dimensions and excursion will be done at the end of each 60 minute epochs.

Trial Locations (2)

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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Mansoura University Children Hospital, Al Mansurah

NICU, Mansoura University Children's Hospital, Al Mansurah

All Listed Sponsors

lead

Mansoura University Children Hospital

OTHER