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Effectiveness of HVNI in Preterm Infants With Moderate Respiratory Distress

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Respiratory Distress, Newborn
Interventions
Device: HVNI
Registration Number
NCT06436222
Lead Sponsor
Indonesia University
Brief Summary

Neonatal respiratory distress is a common problem in preterm infants. The application of CPAP is widely used in neonatal units as a primary mode of respiratory support for respiratory distress. However, discomfort, nasal injuries, and fixation difficulties have been reported as obstacles when applying CPAP. High velocity nasal insufflation (HVNI) may serve as an alternative to CPAP. Trials are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of HVNI in reducing the incidence of respiratory distress. The aim of this study is to compare the clinical effectiveness and safety of HVNI as an alternative therapy to CPAP in premature infants with moderate respiratory distress. This study is a prospective, non-inferiority, randomized, unblinded controlled trial to compare the efficacy of HVNI and CPAP. The subjects were randomly allocated to receive either HVNI or CPAP according to the study protocol. They were randomly assigned using blocks of four. The completion of HVNI therapy was determined by therapeutic failure within 72 hours following enrollment, indicated by the need for intubation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

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  • Preterm infants born in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital with gestational age (GA) less than 32 weeks or birth weight less than 1500 grams.
  • Infants with moderate respiratory distress (Downe score ≤ 6) detected within 24 hours after birth.
  • Parents are willing to participate in the study.

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Exclusion Criteria

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  • Infants with severe respiratory distress (Downe score ≥ 6) requiring invasive treatment in the form of mechanical ventilation, or apnea indicated by surfactant administration via endotracheal tube.
  • Infants with contraindications to the use of non-invasive ventilation such as esophageal atresia, diaphragmatic hernia, air leak syndrome, and other conditions.
  • Infants with respiratory distress due to non-pulmonary abnormalities.
  • Infants with congenital metabolic disorders.
  • Infants with congenital abnormalities that exacerbate respiratory distress.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CPAP(Control Group)HVNIThe infant was given therapy using CPAP with an initial pressure of 7 cmH20. Inspiratory fraction of oxygen (FiO2) starting with 30% following the SpO2 target.The maximum of CPAP pressure is 8 cmH2O. FiO2 can be increased by 5% until the target SpO2 is reached.
HVNI (Intervention Group)HVNIThe infant was given therapy using HVNI with an initial flow of 6 L/min. Inspiratory fraction of oxygen (FiO2) started with 30% following the SpO2 target. The maximum flow is 8L/min. FiO2 can be increased by 5% until the target SpO2 is reached.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Effectiveness of HVNI to prevent intubation within 72 hoursIntubation rates within 72 hours

The primary outcome was treatment failure/success within 72 hours of treatment between HVNI and CPAP

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Length of stay30 days

Duration from birth until discharge

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