Trial of nasal CPAP (Continuous Positive Airways Pressure) in infants with bronchiolitis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN80797035

Enrollment

Registered

2004-09-30

Start date

2001-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-11-21

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Conditions

Respiratory: Bronchiolitis Respiratory Bronchiolitis

Interventions

A pilot study. A randomised cross-over design will be used. Infants who have reached the inclusion criteria will be randomised to either 12 hours of CPAP or 12 hours of traditional supportive manageme

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children less than one year of age with a clinical diagnosis of bronchiolitis.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: No exclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Change in partial pressure of Carbon dioxide (pCO2) 2. Change in Fraction of inspired Oxygen (FiO2) 3. Change in heart rate 4. Change in respiratory rate	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
No secondary outcome measures	—

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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