Electrode positioning of transcutaneous electromyography of the diaphragm in preterm infants

Completed

• Conditions: diaphragm activity; 10028971; premature breathing pattern

• Registration Number: NL-OMON44155
• Lead Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

- Born at 26 to 37 weeks gestational age with or without respiratory support
- Only non-invasive respiratory support with a maximum FiO2 of 30% if receiving respiratory support
- Average of less than two instances of apnea per hour
- Written parental informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

- Major congenital anomalies
- Clinical instability requiring frequent interventions by the nursing staff that may interfere with the measurement
- The attending physician considers the infant to be too vulnerable to participate in the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The electrical activity of the diaphragm measured on 5 different body locations<br /><br>compared to standard position. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Not applicable </p><br>