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Effect of Nasal Respiratory Support on the Sleep-wake cycle of Preterm Newborns

The sleep/wake cycle in newborns with 28 to 32 weeks of gestational age: A Comparative study of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (nCPAP) and Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20120728010430N9
Enrollment
32
Registered
2020-07-06
Start date
2018-03-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-07-13

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Conditions

The effect of a restrictive pulmonary disease and relevant medical interventions on Brain Hemodynamics. Hyaline membrane disease

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: Non-invasive ventilation based on one level of pressure during intervention. Intervention 2: Intervention group: the neonate receiving non-invasive respiratory support w

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Months to 8 Months

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Premature infants with the gestational age of 28 to 32 weeks still receiving nCPAP support 72 hours after birth whose first surfactant administration was during the first 2 hours after birth Neonates receiving nCPAP support in order to maintain oxygen saturation (89%-95 at right hand) 72 hours after birth while CDP is at 4-6 cm H20 and FiO2 is at 30%-40%.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Perinatal Asphyxia (Apgar at fifth minute=0-3, Umbilical cord pH<7, Umbilical cord Bicarbonate < 12 mEq/L), Congenital Malformation Neonates whose first surfactant administration is 2 hours after birth Neonates with no surfactant administration Neonates showing evidence of PDA through Echocardiography Neonates under administration of Inotrope drugs Neonates showing evidence of GM-IVH in grades III-IV in cranial sonography Neonates with air leakage

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The number and duration of sleep-wake cycle. Timepoint: before intervention during a 6-hour period and during a 6-hour interval after intervention. Method of measurement: Using amplitude integrated EEG (Electroencephalography).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAlireza Sadeghnia

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

asadeghnia@gmail.com+98 31 3668 0048

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026