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Pain Assessment During Less-Invasive-Surfactant-Administration

Completed
Conditions
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Surfactant Deficiency Syndrome Neonatal
Infant, Premature, Diseases
Pain
Stress
Interventions
Other: Skin Conductance (SC) Measurement
Other: Video Recording
Registration Number
NCT06150586
Lead Sponsor
University of Zurich
Brief Summary

Primary aims of the study are to evaluate the feasibility of Skin conductance (SC) measurements and its correlation to Neonatal Pain and Distress Scale (N-PASS) - scores during the Less-Invasive-Surfactant-Administration (LISA)-procedure in preterm infants. Secondary aims are to evaluate the effect of LISA on the general stress-level in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome.

The assessment of pain and stress with SC measurement in addition to the subjective assessment with N-PASS may provide more conclusive data on the sensation of pain or stress during the LISA procedure and therefore the necessity of analgosedation. Therefore, this study might help to identify those infants in need for analgosedation, which would allow an individualized approach in the future.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
21
Inclusion Criteria
  • Preterm infants ≥27 0/7 weeks of gestation at birth
  • Need for surfactant therapy via LISA according to the local standard operating procedure
  • ≥27 0/7 weeks of gestation,
  • within first 48 hours of life
  • FiO2 ≥0.30 to maintain SpO2 ≥90% for 15 min,
  • non-invasive respiratory support with PEEP 6-8 cmH2O
  • consent of attending NICU staff for videorecording
Exclusion Criteria
  • Primary intubation in the delivery room
  • Severe congenital malformation or other conditions requiring immediate endotracheal intubation
  • Insufficient language skills (German or English) of the parents to understand and consent the participation in the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Preterm infants with minimal gestational age of 27 weeks requiring LISASkin Conductance (SC) MeasurementLISA will be preformed according to our local standard protocol while measuring skin conductance via a specific monitor. At the same time a video is recorded for later unblinded and blinded N-PASS assessment.
Preterm infants with minimal gestational age of 27 weeks requiring LISAVideo RecordingLISA will be preformed according to our local standard protocol while measuring skin conductance via a specific monitor. At the same time a video is recorded for later unblinded and blinded N-PASS assessment.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Median peaks per second at prespecified time-points adjusted for median peaks per second at baseline2 minutes before LISA, during LISA, 1 hour (±10 minutes) after LISA

The prespecified time-points are:

1. baseline: before starting of interventions (2 minutes recording without any intervention);

2. insertion of nasopharyngeal tube;

3. insertion of laryngoscope for visualization of the vocal cords;

4. insertion of LISA catheter

5. administration of surfactant

6. removal of catheter

7. 5 minutes after removal of catheter (2 minutes recording without any intervention)

8. 1 hour (±10 minutes) after LISA (2 minutes recording without any intervention)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Absolute number of bradycardiaDuring LISA procedure

Absolute number of bradycardia (\<100/min) during the LISA procedure

Median Neonatal Pain, Agitation and Sedation Scale (N-PASS) at prespecified time-points, adjusted for median N-PASS at baseline2 minutes before LISA, during LISA, 1 hour (±10 minutes) after LISA

The N-PASS serves as a tool for evaluating pain and sedation levels in newborns. In the context of this study, the focus is solely on assessing pain. Five criteria, including crying, behavior, facial expression, extremity tone and vital signs, are rated on a scale of 0 to 2 points each. These individual scores are then added up to calculate a total pain score, which falls within the range of 0 to 10. A higher total score correlates with a higher level of perceived pain.

The prespecified time-points, at which the N-PASS will be assessed, are:

1. baseline: before starting of interventions

2. during insertion of laryngoscope for visualization of the vocal cords

3. administration of surfactant

4. 5 minutes after removal of catheter

5. 1 hour (±10 minutes) after LISA

Difference in maximum peaks per second before and after blunt surfactant refluxDuring LISA procedure

Difference in maximum peaks per second before and after blunt surfactant reflux seen in mouth or nose without laryngoscopy during the LISA procedure

Difference in SpO2/FiO2-ratio between baseline and prespecified time-points as listed above.2 minutes before LISA, during LISA, 1 hour (±10 minutes) after LISA

Difference in SpO2/FiO2-ratio between baseline and prespecified time-points as listed above 2 minutes before LISA, during LISA and 1 hour (±10 minutes) after LISA

Absolute number of arterial hypotensionDuring LISA procedure

Absolute number of arterial hypotension with mean blood pressure lower than gestational age during the LISA procedure

Difference in maximum peaks per second before and after desaturationDuring LISA procedure

Difference in maximum peaks per second before and after decreasing SpO2 requiring increase of FiO2 during the LISA procedure

Absolute number of blunt surfactant refluxDuring LISA procedure

Absolute number of blunt surfactant reflux seen in mouth or nose without laryngoscopy during the LISA procedure

Difference in maximum peaks per second before and after apneaDuring LISA procedure

Difference in maximum peaks per second before and after apnea requiring non-invasive pressure ventilation or increase of peak inspiratory pressure or frequency during the LISA procedure

Difference in maximum peaks per second before and after bradycardiaDuring LISA procedure

Difference in maximum peaks per second before and after bradycardia (\<100/min) during the LISA procedure

Difference in median peaks per second during 20-second interval before and after bradycardiaDuring LISA procedure

Difference in median peaks per second during 20-second interval before and after bradycardia (\<100/min) during the LISA procedure

Absolute number of apneasDuring LISA procedure

Absolute number of apneas requiring non-invasive pressure ventilation or increase of peak inspiratory pressure or frequency during the LISA procedure

Absolute number of desaturationsDuring LISA procedure

Absolute number of decreasing SpO2 requiring increase of FiO2 during the LISA procedure

Difference in median peaks per second during 20-second interval before and after desaturationDuring LISA procedure

Difference in median peaks per second during 20-second interval before and after decreasing SpO2 requiring increase of FiO2 during the LISA procedure

Difference in median peaks per second during 20-second interval before and after arterial hypotensionDuring LISA procedure

Difference in median peaks per second during 20-second interval before and after arterial hypotension with mean blood pressure lower than gestational age during the LISA procedure

Difference in median peaks per second during 20-second interval before and after blunt surfactant refluxDuring LISA procedure

Difference in median peaks per second during 20-second interval before and after blunt surfactant reflux seen in mouth or nose without laryngoscopy during the LISA procedure

Difference in median peaks per second during 20-second interval before and after apneaDuring LISA procedure

Difference in median peaks per second during 20-second interval before and after apnea requiring non-invasive pressure ventilation or increase of peak inspiratory pressure or frequency during the LISA procedure

Difference in maximum peaks per second before and after arterial hypotensionDuring LISA procedure

Difference in maximum peaks per second before and after arterial hypotension with mean blood pressure lower than gestational age during the LISA procedure

Intubation <72 hours after the LISA procedureWithin 72 hours after LISA

Incidence of intubation within \<72 hours after the LISA procedure

Incidence of intraventricular hemorrhage72 hours after LISA

Incidence of intraventricular hemorrhage at first ultrasound scan after 72 hours

Difference of SpO2/FiO2-ratio compared to skin conductance peaks per second2 minutes before LISA, 5 minutes after removal of catheter, 60 Minutes after LISA

Difference of SpO2/FiO2-ratio at baseline, 5 minutes after removal of catheter and 60 minutes after LISA compared to skin conductance peaks per second (median peaks per second of 2 minute intervals).

LISA failureWithin 24 hours after LISA

Incidence of LISA failure defined as intubation or repeated LISA within 24 hours

Air-leaks <72 hours after the LISA procedureWithin 72 hours after LISA

Incidence of air-leaks within \<72 hours after the LISA procedure

Difference in heart-rate between baseline and prespecified time-points as listed above.2 minutes before LISA, during LISA, 1 hour (±10 minutes) after LISA

Difference in heart-rate between baseline and prespecified time-points as listed above 2 minutes before LISA, during LISA and 1 hour (±10 minutes) after LISA

Difference in oxygen saturation between baseline and prespecified time-points as listed above.2 minutes before LISA, during LISA, 1 hour (±10 minutes) after LISA

Difference in oxygen saturation between baseline and prespecified time-points as listed above 2 minutes before LISA, during LISA and 1 hour (±10 minutes) after LISA

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Zurich

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Zürich, Switzerland

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