The effect of active chest physiotherapy techniques on regional ventilation on preterm infants on ventilatory support.

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Preterm infants with respiratory disease on ventilatory support; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Complications of newborn; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12606000211561
• 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: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Neonates who:are heavier than 750 gramsare less than or equal to 34 weeks gestationare >24 hours of age demonstrate clinical and/or radiological indications for active chest physiotherapy intervention such as increased secretions, increased ventilatory parameters, focal changes on chest x-ray.

Exclusion Criteria

Cardiopulmonary instability not allowing position changesPost surgical eg. Tracheoesophageal fistula, diaphragmatic hernia, gastroschisis, Spina BifidaKnown air leak syndrome (Pneumothorax, pulmonary interstitial emphysema)Poor skin integrityMothers under 18 years of age.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified