Determination of differential effects of 3 positions on lung function in preterm infants.

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Preterm infants requiring ventilatory support; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Complications of newborn

• Registration Number: ACTRN12606000210572
• Lead Sponsor: Mater Health Services

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2006-05-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

Neonates who:are heavier than 750 gramsare less than 32 weeks gestationare >24 hours of age have an arterial line in situ if mechanically ventilated.

Exclusion Criteria

Cardiopulmonary instability not allowing position changesVentilated using high frequency oscillating ventilation (HFOV)Post surgical eg. Tracheoesophageal fistula, diaphragmatic hernia, gastroschisis, Spina BifidaKnown collapse/consolidation, or air leak syndrome (Pneumothorax, pulmonary interstitial emphysema)Poor skin integrityMothers under 18 years of age.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified