Investigating the efficacy of sound stimuli for apnoea inhibition in preterm infants

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Apnoea of prematurity; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Complications of newborn

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620001205921
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Tasmania

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-11-12
• Last Update Posted: 16 November 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

•Birth gestation of <30 weeks
•Chronological age of <4months
•Supported with non-invasive respiratory support, namely CPAP, or HFNC
•Agreement of treating clinician that the infant is suitable for inclusion in the study

Exclusion Criteria

•Infant considered to be too unstable to be exposed to additional auditory stimuli.
•Escalation in respiratory support mode being contemplated in the next 24 hours.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified