Body Positioning for Premature Birth
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This research study is being done to investigate the effect of changing an infant's body position on how hard the baby works to breathe, the baby's oxygen level, the baby's carbon dioxide level, the baby's lung volume, the baby's lung compliance (ability of the lung to expand and fill with air), and how frequently the baby develops clinically significant events such as apnea (baby stops breathing on his own), bradycardia (low heart rate), and desaturation (low oxygen) events.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Kristin Glass, MD
Principal Investigator
Penn State College of Medicine
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for premature infants born at or before 32 weeks of gestation who are stable on non-invasive NAVA ventilation for over 24 hours. It's not suitable for babies with conditions like persistent pulmonary hypertension, contraindications to NAVA, esophageal issues, or congenital heart disease.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Infants are positioned in either supine or prone positions to assess the effect on breathing workload and oxygenation
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Non-Invasive Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) Prone vs Supine
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Lead Sponsor